UNLOCK DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE

Discover new dimensions of insight with a behind-the-scenes tour of the ancient world. This personal size NIV Bible is packed with expert insight into the customs, culture, and literature of biblical times, helping to clarify your study of the Scriptures and reinforce your confidence. By providing a window into the world and language of the original audience, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the nuances and undertones that were intuitively understood by those who first heard the texts read.

EXPERT INSIGHT FOR MODERN READERS

The NIV Cultural Backgrounds & Study Bible features notes from renowned scholars Dr. John H. Walton (Wheaton College) and Dr. Craig S. Keener (Asbury Theological Seminary), bringing the ancient world of Scripture to life for modern readers. With targeted book introductions, insightful verse-by-verse study notes, and over 300 in-depth articles on key contextual topics, you’ll gain a richer understanding of the Bible and its relevance to your life.

ENHANCED STUDY FEATURES FOR DEEPER REFLECTION

This study Bible is designed to facilitate in-depth study and reflection. Features include 375 full-color photos, illustrations, and images from around the world, dozens of charts, maps, and diagrams in vivid color, and key Old Testament (Hebrew) and New Testament terms explained and expanded upon in helpful reference features. With words of Jesus in red, cross references, a concordance, indexes, and other helps for Bible study, you’ll have everything you need to dive deeper into Scripture.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)
• 2017 ECPA Bible of the Year Recipient
• 8-point type size
• Targeted book introductions explain the context in which each book of the Bible was written
• Insightful and informative verse-by-verse study notes reveal new dimensions of insight to even the most familiar passages
• Key Old Testament (Hebrew) and New Testament terms are explained and expanded upon in two helpful reference features
• Over 300 in-depth articles on key contextual topics
• 375 full-color photos, illustrations, and images from around the world
• Dozens of charts, maps, and diagrams in vivid color
• Words of Jesus in red
• Cross references, a concordance, indexes and other helps for Bible study