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.

• 4-color interior throughout
• Bottom of page study notes highlight and add further explanation to passages that speak onarchaeological or cultural facts included in the Scripture
• 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)
  • Ancient Texts and Artifacts (the Mesha Stone, the Prayer of Confession)
• 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
• 8 point text
• Single-column format
• Side-column references
• Section headings
• Book introductions
• Timelines
• Renaissance Fine Leather, Venetian Brown

Renaissance Fine Leather—With the luxurious look and feel of refined old-world leather, this new genuine leather binding exudes classic elegance. Offering the discriminating buyer an elegant alternative to traditional leather Bibles, this fine binding features the soft, supple feel typical of high-end handbags and other luxury leather products. This distinguished new binding will appeal to the discriminating Bible buyer who’s looking for a classic genuine leather Bible that’s priced under other top-of-the-line leather-bound Bibles. Renaissance Fine Leather Bibles will soon become their own timeless classic collection.

Version:	New International Version
Bible Portion:	Complete
Binding/Format:	Venetian Brown Renaissance Fine Leather
Thumb-Indexed:	No
Edge Gild:	Gold
Red Letter:	Yes
Concordance:	Yes
Publisher:	Zondervan
Publication Date:	September 2008
ISBN:	0310939585
Font/Type Size:	Normal 9 Point
Pages:	2336
Size:	7.3 wide x 10.2 high x 2.6 deep in.