The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation.
The Student Bible's proven, commonsense approach to studying the Scriptures appeals to high school and college readers as well as adults of every age. Featuring an stylish Italian Duo-Tone" cover, this compact edition offers more than just good looks and portability. Its thoughtful, carefully researched features will help you overcome common obstacles to reading and understanding the Bible. Edited by award-winning authors Philip Yancey and Tim Stafford, this Bible enables you to understand what you read, find the topics you're looking for, and make real progress in your studies.The NIV Student Bible Features:- Guided Tour of the Bible takes you on a 180-day journey featuring daily points of interest- Highlights and Insights explain difficult verses, point out important facts and encourage reflection- Book Introductions and Overviews summarize the content and point out important themes and characters for each book of the Bible- 3-Track Reading Plan lets you read at your own pace- Subject Guide points to the Bible's message on topics of interest- 100 People You Should Know gives insight into the lives and faith of important Biblical people- Updated Glossary of Non-Biblical People and Places
Allen's study of the Books of Joel, Obadiah, Jonah, and Micah constitute a volume in The New International Commentary on the Old Testament. Like its companion series on the New Testament, this commentary devotes considerable care to achieving a balance between technical information and homiletic-devotional interpretation.
On a bright spring day in Amsterdam a man goes out to buy a packet of cigarettes. He is a dancer - charismatic, talented and physically beautiful. What happens next takes him completely by surprise and marks him for ever. He awakens to find that he has been abducted by three hooded strangers and subsequently imprisoned in a mysterious white room, which will have consequences that are both poignant and highly disturbing.
The final book of the Bible, Revelation prophesies the ultimate judgement of mankind in a series of allegorical visions, grisly images and numerological predictions. According to these, empires will fall, the "Beast" will be destroyed and Christ will rule a new Jerusalem. With an introduction by Will Self.
Deuteronomy is a book about a community being prepared for a new life. Hardship and the wilderness lie behind; the promised land lies ahead. But in the present moment, there is a call for a new commitment to God and a fresh understanding of the nature of the community of God's people. Though the scene is set more than three thousand years in the past, Deuteronomy is still a book of considerable contemporary relevance. The book of Deuteronomy, however, is not only a book of contemporary relevance. It has been, and continues to be, one of the most important and debated works in modern biblical scholarship. - Author's preface.
Features: - 14-point type for superior legibility and reading ease. - New expanded end-of-paragraph reference system - Bible Verses for Daily Life - Introductions to books of the Bible - Promises from the Bible section, including "God's Promise of Salvation" and "God's Promise When You Are Weak" - Perspectives from the Bible section, including "What to Read When Seeking God's Direction" or "When You Are Angry." - Large-print dictionary-concordance - 16-page color map section - Double-column format - 7-page presentation and family record section.
An exhaustive and reliable ready-reference of every person named in the Bible, from Aaron to Zurishaddai; perfect for Bible study and character studies.
As the sacred text of Christianity, the Holy Bible has long been the world's bestselling book. Its incredible stories and profound teachings have shaped our culture and its values underpin our way of life. Love it or loathe it, this classic literary work has a fundamental place in history, and as such is a 'must read' for anyone seeking to understand the development of modern society. With over 400 million Bibles in print, the New International Version is the world's most popular modern English Bible translation. It is renowned for its combination of reliability and readability. Fully revised and updated in 2011, the NIV is ideal for personal reading, public teaching and group study. This Bible also features:Clear, readable 7.25pt texteasy-to-read layout shortcuts to key stories, events and people of the Bible reading plan quick links to find inspiration and help from the Bible in different life situations. This edition uses British spelling, punctuation and grammar to allow the Bible to be read more naturally.Royalties from all sales of the NIV Bible help Biblica, formerly the International Bible Society, in their work of translating and distributing Bibles around the world.