Archaeological Study Bible: An Illustrated Walk Through Biblical History and Culture - Hardcover

Garrett, Duane A

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0310926076 ISBN 13: 9780310926078

Publisher: Zondervan, 2006

Synopsis

'Readers who desire a more intimate knowledge of the historical context of the Bible will appreciate the NIV Archaeological Study Bible. Full of informative articles and full-color photographs of places and objects from biblical times, this Bible examines the archaeological record surrounding God's Word and brings the biblical world to life. Readers' personal studies will be enriched as they become more informed about the empires, places, and peoples of the ancient world. Features include: * Four-color interior throughout * Bottom-of-page study notes exploring passages that speak on archaeological and cultural facts * Articles (520) covering five main categories: Archaeological Sites, Cultural and Historical Notes, Ancient Peoples and Lands, the Reliability of the Bible, and Ancient Texts and Artifacts * Approximately 500 4-color photographs interspersed throughout * Detailed book introductions that provide basic, at-a-glance information * Detailed charts on pertinent topics * In-text color maps that assist the reader in placing the action '

About this title

Synopsis:

This work provides an illustrated walk through biblical history and culture. "The NIV Archaeological Study Bible" sheds new light on the Bible. From the beginnings of "Genesis" to the end of "Revelation", this new study Bible is filled with informative articles and full-color photographs of places and objects that will open your eyes to the historical context of the stories you read and the people you meet in Scripture. From kings and empires to weapons of war to clay pots used for carrying water, the archaeological record surrounding God's Word will help contextualize and inform your personal study. It features: 4-color interior throughout; bottom of page study notes highlight and add further explanation to passages that speak on archaeological or cultural facts included in the Scripture.

It includes articles (520) covering one of the following five categories: Archaeological Sites (Hazor, Ugarit, Arad, Ephesus); Cultural and Historical Notes (ancient seals and scarabs, perfume and anointing, the missionary journeys of Paul); Ancient Peoples and Lands (the Persian empire, the history of Egypt); The Reliability of the Bible (the question of the Psalm superscripts, the reliability of Judges, the ending of Mark); and, Ancient Texts and Artifacts (the Mesha Stone, the Prayer of Confession). It also includes approximately 500 4-color photographs interspersed throughout, detailed book introductions that provide basic, at-a-glance information and detailed charts on pertinent topics. It also features in-text color maps that assist the reader in placing the action, and a CD-Rom containing "NIV" text and all photographs, maps, and charts included in the Bible.

About the Author:

Walter C. Kaiser Jr. (PhD, Brandeis University) is distinguished professor emeritus of Old Testament and president emeritus of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. Dr. Kaiser has written over 40 books, including Toward an Exegetical Theology: Biblical Exegesis for Preaching and Teaching; The Messiah in the Old Testament; and The Promise-Plan of God; and coauthored An Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics: The Search for Meaning. Dr. Kaiser and his wife, Marge, currently reside at Kerith Farm in Cedar Grove, Wisconsin. Dr. Kaiser s website is www.walterckaiserjr.com.

About this edition

• Publisher: Zondervan
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0310926076
• ISBN 13: 9780310926078
• Binding: Leather Bound
• Number of pages: 2336