With its over 8,000 bottom-of-the-page study notes and nearly 500 full-color photographs, the Archaeological Study Bible not only gives you the complete text of the Bible but takes you into its very world, opening your eyes to the historical, cultural, and archaeological meaning, relevance, and depth of the Scriptures. Page by page, the features of this unique Study Bible offer astonishing and unprecedented clarity.

'Readers who desire a more intimate knowledge of the historical context of the Bible will appreciate the NIV Archaeological Study Bible. Full of informative articles and full-color photographs of places and objects from biblical times, this Bible examines the archaeological record surrounding God's Word and brings the biblical world to life. Readers' personal studies will be enriched as they become more informed about the empires, places, and peoples of the ancient world.

Features include:
∗ Four-color interior throughout
∗ Bottom-of-page study notes exploring passages that speak on archaeological and cultural facts
∗ Articles (520) covering five main categories:
- Archaeological Sites,
- Cultural and Historical Notes,
- Ancient Peoples and Lands,
- the Reliability of the Bible,
- Ancient Texts and Artifacts

∗ 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 '

Een bijzondere studiebijbel die zich focust op archeologie en op nauwkeurige wijze de historische achtergronden van de bijbel laat zien. Deze studiebijbel is gebaseerd op de NIV (New International Version) en leent zich prima als naslagwerk.