YOU ARE THERE: Revealing studies of geography and culture include detailed, personal information about what life was like for the people who lived in biblical settings.
From the ancient streets of Jerusalem to the modern cities of today, characters from long ago and far away feel as familiar as the family next door. Strange customs seem as normal as a trip to your neighborhood supermarket. And ancient controversies become as pressing and relevant as today's headlines.
The Word in Life Study Bible is designed to bring Scripture closer to your life than ever before. No other Bible does so much to translate not only the words, but the context and culture in contemporary terms. All the features are geared toward helping you find new ways to apply God's timeless Word in the culture you live in.
The Word in Life Study Bible uses a highly visual format and interactive, user-friendly features to help you dig deeper without slowing you down. At the beginning of each book, and from page to page, you'll find intriguing articles, sidebars, maps, charts, tables, and notes that give you an overview of what you're reading. Yet while The Word in Life Study Bible is full of information, it's designed to give you information at a glance.
The Bible has always been "the Word in life." Starting today, it's also something you'll know how to apply at home, at work, in any situation -- the Word in life.
User-friendly symbols point the way to specific types of information contained in hundreds of articles, maps, and tables:
YOU ARE THERE: Revealing studies of geography and culture include detailed, personal information about what life was like for the people who lived in biblical settings.
A CLOSER LOOK: Companion passages and relevant articles are referenced to help you find related information from other sections of Scripture.
FOR YOUR INFO: Intriguing background information about the text or its cultural context helps you know more about a passage so you can apply it to your own life.
CONSIDER THIS: Stimulating articles help you reflect on how the passage you're reading applies to life, challening you to come to grips with personal and public issues in a truly individual way.
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