by John H. Walton and Clinton E. Arnold
Brimming with lavish, full-color photos and graphics, the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary bundle walks you verse by verse through the Bible. Passage-by-passage commentary brings to life the world of the Old Testament with archaeological findings, historical explanations, geographic insights, and more. Deepen your understanding of the teach… Read more…
The Boice Commentary Series (BEC) combines careful scholarship and clear communication in a verse-by-verse and section-by-section reading of various biblical texts. Combining thoughtful interpretation with contemporary insight for daily living, James Montgomery Boice explains the meaning of the text and relates the text's concerns to the church, Christia… Read more…
by Mark Chavalas, Victor Matthews, John Walton and Craig Keener
To understand and apply the Bible well, you need two crucial sources of information. One is the Bible itself. The other is an understanding of the cultural background of the passage you're reading. In verse-by-verse format, the IVP Bible Background Commentaries provide the crucial historical, social and cultural background you need for… Read more…
by J. Daniel Hays and J. Scott Duvall
We are far removed from the time and culture of the biblical world, and this distance easily leads to misunderstanding and misinterpretation. Our understanding and appreciation for God's Word increases exponentially when we know about the context in which the biblical books were written. So while many Bible commentaries explain the theological meaning of… Read more…
The third edition of the NKJV Study Bible contains thoughtful features that move your study deeper into the Biblical narrative. Emphasizing the interrelatedness of all Scripture, this study Bible’s special features include timelines, cross-references, articles, and book introductions - all pointing to the Bible as a single account of our Savior, Jesus Chri… Read more…
Experience God's Word as Never Before This fully illustrated, information-packed study Bible provides fascinating insights into the Scriptures and the world in which they were written. Information-rich, section-by-section study notes deepen your understanding of God's Word. Hundreds of full-co… Read more…
by John H. Walton and Craig S. Keener
The Bible’s message of God’s love and forgiveness is eternal and enduring, but the life experiences of the people who first received the Word are much different than our lives today. No one needs to explain to us what smartphones and social media are, but a first-century Christian would have no knowledge or frame of reference for them. In the same way, w… Read more…
The Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC) is a distinctive English translation that was made to uncover—in addition to the most precise Greek/Hebrew single word equivalents—the diverse shades of meaning that are a part of words in any language. This allows the reader to become aware of the whole spectrum of what a Hebrew or Greek listener would intuiti… Read more…
This update of the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) builds on the rich legacy of a trusted translation. The National Council of Churches of Christ (NCC) commissioned the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) to bring the latest scholarship to this update of the NRSV, resulting in over 20,000 revisions to the text. The NRSV Updated Editio… Read more…
Series Editors Thomas C. Oden and Gerald L. Bray Ancient Christian Texts is a series of new translations of full-length commentaries and sermons based on biblical books or extended scriptural passages by early church leaders like Ambrosiaster, Origen, John of Damascus, Cyril of Alexandria and many others, most of which are presented in English for t… Read more…
The Everyman's Bible Commentary series (EVBC) is directed toward the layman and pastor alike. Each volume provides background information, a well-structured outline, and insights into each verse. Dig deeper into God's Word by reading the thoughts of well-known theologians such as Roy B. Zuck, Charles C. Ryrie, John Sailhamer, Howard Vos, and more.… Read more…
by J. D. Douglas and Merrill C. Tenney
The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Dictionary provides a visually stimulating journey for anyone interested in learning more about the world of the Bible. Through the articles, sidebars, charts, maps, and full-color images included in this volume, the text of the Old and New Testaments will come alive for you as never before. As a condensation of the Zondervan … Read more…
by F. F. Bruce
The Zondervan Bible Commentary takes its award-winning predecessor, the New International Bible Commentary, and weaves in rich, full-color images and other new features to make it the finest one-volume commentary of its kind. Featuring the insights of forty-three world-class scholars, this convenient, information-packed volume unlocks the meaning and message… Read more…
Discover the riches of Scripture with this series of comprehensive, up-to-date and student-friendly introductions to the interpretations of different books of the Bible in the Discovering Biblical Texts series. Each introduction encourages in-depth study of the text, grappling with the theological and historical questions raised and presen… Read more…
A Study Bible that Weaves God’s Story Together for an Unraveling World Journey through the interwoven story of the gospel from Genesis to Revelation. The NIV Storyline Bible features over 380 articles paired with book introductions that illuminate the interconnected nature of God’s inspired Word. The content adapted from Biblemesh.com … Read more…
Journey through God’s Word with a knowledgeable guide With content gleaned from the Halley’s Bible Handbook—the bestselling Bible handbook of all time—the NIV Halley’s Study Bible makes the Bible accessible to you through articles, study notes, charts, maps, and photos next to related Scripture. Henry Halley’s passion to spread… Read more…
by Edwin Yamauchi and Marvin R Wilson
The Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity is a unique reference work that provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 4000 BC to approximately AD 600. This four-volume edition covers topics from A-Z. This dictionary casts light on the culture, techn… Read more…
by Mark Water
AMG's Encyclopedia of Jesus' Life and Time is a collection of quotations, Bible studies, sermons, poems, hymns, prayers, meditations, and checklists on the life and times of the Lord Jesus Christ. Most of the material in AMG's Encyclopedia of Jesus' Life and Time has been grouped under one of the five following headings:… Read more…
The New Moody Atlas of the Bible integrates the geography of Bible lands with the teachings of the Bible. Its one hundred thousand words provide useful commentary for more than ninety detailed maps of Palestine, the Mediterranean, the Near East, the Sinai, and Turkey. Learn of God's protection and guidance by following Israel's forty-year sojourn… Read more…
The Zondervan Essential Atlas of the Bible by Carl G. Rasmussen is a concise, full-color atlas filled with stunning maps, photos, and charts designed to help you better understand the history and places of the Bible and its world. Discover everything you need to know about the lands where Jesus walked, Moses traveled, and Paul preached. Pa… Read more…
by Manna Maps
The Manna Bible Maps Study Set includes 21 full-color maps of Bible lands. These maps include a corresponding glossary of geographic terms for each map. Video: How Bible Maps work in the Olive Tree Bible App Try Manna Bible Maps - Free Sample. The full set includes: Fertile Cresce… Read more…
Narrated by Tinasha LaRayé
Bring the Bible into your daily activities with this single-voice version of the complete Bible in the NKJV. With clear and uncluttered narration from Tinasha LaRayé, this Bible speaks plainly and makes it easy for you to enter God’s Word. Not only is this audio Bible perfect for busy people looking to find more time to dive into the Word at work or on th… Read more…
The Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV) proclaims the gospel of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. Translated faithfully from the original Greek and Hebrew, the expressions, imagery, and style of the original texts are present, giving readers an enduring picture of God's awesome love. This translation will feel both fresh and fami… Read more…
The Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV) proclaims the gospel of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. Translated faithfully from the original Greek and Hebrew, the expressions, imagery, and style of the original texts are present, giving readers an enduring picture of God's awesome love. This translation will feel both fresh and fami… Read more…
by Gary Chapman and Gary D Chapman
Devoted to God and each otherSpend each day growing in the Word of God and drawing closer as a couple with the practical counsel of #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Gary Chapman.Gary Chapman's readers call his teaching relevant, helpful, simple, and effective—and he brings this style to The Love Languages Devotional Bible. As you re… Read more…
John Calvin exercised a profound ministry in Europe, and is probably one of the most seminal thinkers ever to have lived. A godly pastor, theologian, and preacher, he led his flock by example and worked hard to establish consistent godliness in his city. A prolific writer, his sermons, letters, and, of course, his 'Christian Institutes' have been p… Read more…
This collection of 365 short daily meditations and devotional thoughts from Charles Spurgeon, gently directs you through each day of the year, inspiring your faith and anchoring your soul to our Lord. These messages, most of them barely over a paragraph long, bring you into fellowship with God in a remarkable way. … Read more…
by John A. Beck
What was life really like in Bible times? When we read the Bible, we encounter many manners and customs from the ancient world that the first readers of the Scriptures would have been familiar with. But being so far removed from that world, we modern readers often miss the full meaning--both literal and figurative--of biblical imagery. … Read more…
For many today, history holds little application to modern existence, and so many are biblically and historically uninformed. Archaeology—the systematic study of the material remains of human behavior in the past—provides a helpful corrective on these two fronts. The Bible can be understood without the use of outside sources and does not need to… Read more…
by Zeba A Crook
What was the ancient world like? Ancient sources tell us a great deal about the cultural patterns and values that prevailed in the Mediterranean of the biblical periods:how they constructed identityhow they exercised control over groups, space, gender, and dresshow they thought of friendshiphow they participated in social and economic exchangehow ritual func… Read more…
The task of interpreting the Bible — which was written by and to people living in very different cultural contexts from contemporary Western society — can seem monumental. The opposite is also true: people can easily forget that studying the Bible is a type of cross-cultural encounter, instead reading their own cultural assumptions into biblical … Read more…
by Joel B. Green and Lee Martin McDonald
This volume addresses the most important issues related to the study of New Testament writings. Two respected senior scholars have brought together a team of distinguished specialists to introduce the Jewish, Hellenistic, and Roman backgrounds necessary for understanding the New Testament and the early church. Contributors include renowned scholars such as L… Read more…
by Moisés Silva
Essential Companion to Life in Bible Times organizes material according to theme. Then, it provides you with the information that is most useful for appreciating the cultural background of the biblical writings. The book begins with a chapter on the family—describing what the Bible says about children. Learn about what it would look like to be a child in t… Read more…
by G. K. Beale and D. A. Carson
Readers of the New Testament often encounter quotes or allusions to the Old Testament that may be unfamiliar or obscure. In The Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament, G. K. Beale and D. A. Carson have brought together a distinguished team of scholars to isolate, catalog, and comment on both the obvious Old Testament quotations and the more… Read more…
by G. K. Beale, D. A. Carson, Andrew David Naselli and Benjamin L. Gladd
With the torrent of publications on the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament, the time is ripe for a dictionary dedicated to this incredibly rich yet diverse field. This companion volume to the well-received Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament (CNTUOT) brings together leading evangelical biblical scholars to explore and explain … Read more…
by Mark Chavalas, John Walton, Tremper Longman III, Duane Garrett, Eugene E. Carpenter, David W. Baker, Iain Provan, Andrew E. Hill, Richard S. Hess, Alan Millard, Victor H. Matthews, Daniel I. Block, Philip S. Johnston, Steven M. Voth, Ernest C. Lucas, Frederick Mabie, Edwin Yamauchi, Paul W. Ferris, Bruce Wells, R. Dennis Cole, Roy E Gane, John W Hilber, Anthony Tomasino, Izak Cornelius, V. Philips Long, Simon Sherwin, J. Glen Taylor, Daniel M. Master, Kenneth G. Hogland, Daniel Bodi, John M. Monson and Dale W. Manor
The Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary of the Old Testament series brings to life the world of the Old Testament through informative entries and full-color photos and graphics. Here readers find the premier commentary set for connecting with the historical and cultural context of the Old Testament. Many today find the Old Testament a… Read more…
by Craig Keener, David E. Garland, George H. Guthrie, Peter H. Davids, Mark L. Strauss, Ralph P. Martin, Robert W. Yarbrough, Clinton E. Arnold, Douglas J. Moo, S. M. Baugh, Frank S. Thielman, Mark W. Wilson, Jeffrey A. D. Weima, Moyer V Hubbard, Michael J Wilkins, David W J Gill and Julie L Wu
The Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary of the New Testament helps readers understand the historical and cultural background of the books of the New Testament. Discover: How the springs at Hierapolis help us understand why Jesus described the church at Laodicea as “lukewarm”. The background and circum… Read more…
The Everyman's Bible Commentary series (EVBC) is directed toward the layman and pastor alike. Each volume provides background information, a well-structured outline, and insights into each verse. Dig deeper into God's Word by reading the thoughts of well-known theologians such as Roy B. Zuck, Charles C. Ryrie, John Sailhamer, Howard Vos, and more.… Read more…
The Everyman's Bible Commentary series (EVBC) is directed toward the layman and pastor alike. Each volume provides background information, a well-structured outline, and insights into each verse. Dig deeper into God's Word by reading the thoughts of well-known theologians such as Roy B. Zuck, Charles C. Ryrie, John Sailhamer, Howard Vos, and more.… Read more…
by Craig Keener
This revised edition of the standard reference work in its field has been expanded throughout to now provide even more up-to-date information by Craig Keener, one of the leading New Testament scholars on Jewish, Greek and Roman culture. To understand and apply the Bible well, you need two crucial sources of information. One is the Bible it… Read more…
by Mark Chavalas, Victor Matthews and John Walton
Crucial to understanding and apprehending the Bible is an understanding of the cultural, archaeological and historical background of the scripture you are studying. The author's purpose becomes much clearer with a more richly understood background. The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament sifts t… Read more…
Narrated by Tinasha LaRayé
Bring the Bible into your daily activities with this single-voice version of the complete Bible in the NKJV. With clear and uncluttered narration from Tinasha LaRayé, this Bible speaks plainly and makes it easy for you to enter God’s Word. Not only is this audio Bible perfect for busy people looking to find more time to dive into the Word at work or on th… Read more…
Narrated by Tinasha LaRayé
Bring the Bible into your daily activities with this single-voice version of the complete Bible in the NKJV. With clear and uncluttered narration from Tinasha LaRayé, this Bible speaks plainly and makes it easy for you to enter God’s Word. Not only is this audio Bible perfect for busy people looking to find more time to dive into the Word at work or on th… Read more…
The Boice Commentary Series (BEC) combines careful scholarship and clear communication in a verse-by-verse and section-by-section reading of various biblical texts. Combining thoughtful interpretation with contemporary insight for daily living, James Montgomery Boice explains the meaning of the text and relates the text's concerns to the church, Christia… Read more…
The Boice Commentary Series (BEC) combines careful scholarship and clear communication in a verse-by-verse and section-by-section reading of various biblical texts. Combining thoughtful interpretation with contemporary insight for daily living, James Montgomery Boice explains the meaning of the text and relates the text's concerns to the church, Christia… Read more…
What can we gain from studying the Book of Genesis? According to James Montgomery Boice, starting at the beginning of everything causes us to think about God and to understand ourselves as fallen, yet redeemable. This knowledge not only deepen our understanding of the Christian faith but also enhances our ability to impart the gospel's truth to a world d… Read more…
In this commentary on Genesis 12-36, Boice traces the "new beginning" of God's plan of redemption, which arose out of God's relationship with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. By delving into the patriarchs' lives, Boice demonstrates how much they are like us and how easily we relate to them, both in triumphs and failures. The second … Read more…
No man in Scripture lived more consistently and completely for God than did Joseph, a favorite son of Jacob. In times of adversity and in times of prosperity-both of which offered the temptation to deny God and his lordship-Joseph remained steadfast. Living by Faith is the third and final volume on Genesis. Volume 1 focused on God's re… Read more…
"The secret of success is to know God's Word, speak about it, meditate on it, and then, above all, do it. In God's world there is no substitute for full obedience." Joshua was a soldier. According to James Montgomery Boice, he was "one of the most extraordinary military commanders of all time." But what sets Jo… Read more…
Nehemiah was a great leader. According to James Montgomery Boice, Nehemiah's leadership abilities were born from his submission to God, his ability to focus on the right goals, his wisdom in handling complex situations, and his courage to act decisively. "But the most important thing about Nehemiah," says Boice, "is that he was a man of God, and because … Read more…
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