Features: The full text of the NIV These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. That’s what the NKJV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible provides. That’s what the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible provides. You’ve heard many Bible stories hundreds of times, but how many details are you missing? Unable to add item to List. Features: Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV) Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. A bit off putting to say the least. Features: The NIV 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. Craig Keener has a genuine intimate relationship with Jesus. These fascinating explanations will serve to clarify your study of the Scriptures, reinforcing your confidence and bringing difficult passages of Scripture into sharp focus. Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2017. They complement one another and provide a great foundation to understanding the Bible. Lots of reviews had me wary about hard-to-read text so I almost didn't buy this, but it just arrived and either the other reviews have poor eyesight or they changed the print due to the complaints. Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2018, This books has tons of information that allows you to have a better understanding of the scriptures. John H. Walton (PhD, Hebrew Union College) is professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College Graduate School. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. I have told my friends about the light print and they all agree that they will avoid the purchase. Does this book contain inappropriate content? You might even think this is normal size and the standard size is what we might call condensed or small. Very pleased with purchased. Instead, it gives background and context, and lets you evaluate how that context should affect proper interpretation of the passage you are studying. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Please try your request again later. Well worth the investment, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 12, 2017. The NIV Cultural Backgrounds Personal Size Study Bible was awarded the Christian Book Awards 2017 Bible of the Year by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association!. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. Please try again. A must for insight into bible times. It would be an incredible help for seminary students but I know that it will also be so helpful for the bible studies that I belong to. Christianity was once Jewish. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. The Scriptures include subtle culturally based nuances, undertones, and references to ancient events, literature and customs that were intuitively understood by those who first heard the texts read. This study Bible would be well-fit for graduate school levels and discussions but only with grounded Biblical truth to balance off the information which is a potpourri of non-Biblical information to help the reader see what the people of God were surrounded by when they were in the Holy Land. NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, eBook: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture | HarperCollins Christian Publishing | download | Z-Library. Learn more. If you're a visual learner, you will appreciate this greatly. I get lost in this book so easily because the cultural background info is so good. I bought the hard copy of the Bible , but it weighs a ton, so an ebook version is easier to hold. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2018. The hard part is learning how to manipulate the ebook to get to the information you want. Content superb, print layout — what were they thinking? Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2018. Download books for free. Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2018. The NIV 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 the ancient world of Scripture to life for modern readers. The NIV 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 the ancient world of Scripture to life for modern readers. Coloured pictures, maps, an introduction to each book of the bible & the verses explained. The NKJV 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 the ancient world of Scripture to life for modern readers. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. That’s what the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible provides. Please try again. The NIV 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 the ancient world of Scripture to life for modern readers. Text looks legible to me! Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. The more I use it the more impressed I am. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! You won't believe how useful the notes are until you decide to study a topic or passage. Some articles are more about non-Christian/non-Jewish religious practices and beliefs than the reader may want. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Well-made product material-wise. I cannot recommend a study Bible any more than this one: Five stars! The author gives exactly what is promised in the title , the background of when the scripture was written which helps put things in perspective . The NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible not only acknowledges this but engages ordinary readers in seeing what it looks like. Something went wrong. Discover new dimensions of insight with a behind-the-scenes tour of the ancient world. This study aid stays true to it's name and that it is a resource for historical/cultural conditions. This study bible does not attempt to dictate particular interpretations of the scripture on the reader, as too many I have seen do. Every page of this NIV Bible is packed with expert insight into the customs, culture, and literature of biblical times. The Bible was originally written to an ancient people removed from us by thousands of years and thousands of miles. The NIV 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 the ancient world of Scripture to life for modern readers. Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2016, Content is great, Kindle navigation is awful. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. It's horribly unusable. This study Bible is an academic powerhouse of information from conservative contributors (both contributors are conservative--Moody and Assemblies of God histories) with latest scholarship that may not sit well with some. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! The NIV 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 the ancient world of Scripture to life for modern readers. A very useful bible tool. On some pages, there are so many foot notes there is literally only and inch and a half of bible text! After reading one-star reviews some time ago about the Kindle version of this Bible, I decided not to buy it but I wanted it so bad, couldn't get it out of my mind. COUPON: RENT NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, eBook 1st edition by Keener eBook (9780310431671) and save up to 80% on online textbooks at Chegg.com now! Regardless of moaning about how ‘busy’ it is, it is Recommended. Unable to add item to List. He is the author or coauthor of several books, including Chronological and Background Charts of the Old Testament; Ancient Israelite Literature in Its Cultural Context; Covenant: God’s Purpose, God’s Plan; The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament; and A Survey of the Old Testament. Please try your request again later. Lots of very helpful info. It is of limited use. You really need a cultural background to read the Bible, and this book has more than I have ever learned in 20 years of church and Bible studies. Especially known for his work on the New Testament in its early Jewish and Greco-Roman settings, Craig is the author of award-winning IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament and the New Testament editor for the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. It's well put together, the print could be a little larger, but as there is so much information added it is a pretty heavy book so I can understand why the print is the size that it is. And it is very ‘busy,’ so much is on every page. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, Christian Bible History & Culture (Kindle Store), Complete text of the New King James Version (NKJV), 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, Cross references, a concordance, indexes and other helps for Bible study, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. 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