{"product_id":"niv-firstcentury-study-bible-hardcover-teal-explore-scripture-in-its-jewish-and-early-christian-context-9780310938903","title":"NIV  First-Century Study Bible  Hardcover  Teal: Explore Scripture in Its Jewish and Early Christian Context","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnderstand Gods Word in its Original Cultural Context Including fascinating articles from Pastor Kent Dobson  unpacking the culture of Bible times  illuminating Scripture passages  and asking thoughtful questions along the way  The NIV First-Century Study Bible is a wonderful way to explore Gods Word in its original Christian context and better understand the historical meaning of Scripture. This NIV study Bible introduces you to an ancient world vastly different from your own  but rich in valuable life lessons. It includes great tools to help answer your questions about life in Bible times and see how the ancient past holds applicable truths for life today. Kent Dobson is the teaching pastor at Mars Hill Bible Church in Grandville  Michigan  where he initially served as the worship director. He has been featured on Biblical programs for the History Channel and the Discovery Channel. Kent fell in love with Biblical studies in Israel and had the privilege of learning from both Jewish and Christian scholars. After his time in Israel  he returned to the States to teach high school religion and Bible before responding to Gods call to the pastorate. Today  he keeps his connection to the Holy Land strong  leading tours to Israel that combine study and prayer  inspired by the ancient discipline of spiritual pilgrimage. Features: Complete text of the accurate  readable  and clear New International Version Day in the Life articles  describing daily life in Bible times and Addressing the Text articles to help you dive deeper Word Studies expound upon original Hebrew words Study notes with writings from early church writers  rabbis  and extra-biblical sources Supplemental information on topics such as: Abomination that Causes Desolation  Antiochus IV Epiphanies  Conversion  Covenant  Dead Sea Scrolls  Essenes  Desert Law  Diviners in the Ancient World  Intertestamental Times  The Ethics of War  The Shema  Life in the Diaspora  The Greek Lions  The Biblical View on Slavery  Did Moses write the Torah  The Spirit of YHWH  Zealots  Wine Making Full-color photographs  maps  and diagrams Book introductions and outlines 9-point type size\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45651951255605,"sku":"ByrdShop_0310938902","price":109.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780310938903.jpg?v=1781847138","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/niv-firstcentury-study-bible-hardcover-teal-explore-scripture-in-its-jewish-and-early-christian-context-9780310938903","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}