You’ve heard many Bible stories hundreds of times, but how many behind-the-scenes details are you missing? Sometimes a little context is all you need to discover the rich meaning behind the stories of Scripture. That’s what the Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible provides.
Every page is full of expert insight into the customs, culture, and literature of Bible times. These fascinating explanations will serve to clarify your study of the Scriptures, reinforcing your confidence and bringing difficult passages of Scripture into sharp focus. Then discover new dimensions of insight to even the most familiar Bible passages as you take a behind-the-scenes tour into the ancient world.
Look Inside
Watch the video below for a quick glimpse at how Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible works in the app. This video talks specifically about the NIV version, but we also offer an NKJV version and an NRSV verison.
What’s Inside?
The Bible was originally written to an ancient people removed from us by thousands of years and thousands of miles. So, the Scriptures include subtle culturally based nuances, undertones, and references to ancient events, literature and customs. They were intuitively understood by those who first heard the Scriptures read. For us to hear the Scriptures as they did, we need a window into their world.
The Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, with notes from Dr. John H. Walton (Wheaton College) in the Old Testament and Dr. Craig S. Keener (Asbury Theological Seminary) in the New Testament, brings to life the ancient world of Scripture for modern readers.
- The full text of the NIV
- 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
Context Changes Everything
Next watch this video of John Walton, the Old Testament editor! Then you’ll understand the passion held by the editors for the context of the Bible.
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Eager to learn about the cultural backgrounds of the Bible? Then get this study Bible today!
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