In-depth answers and practical applications reflecting Baptist belief and tradition
Here is the long-awaited combination of accurate, detailed scholarship and Baptist tradition. Every serious student of Scripture, whether lay person of pastor, will find this a treasured resource for growing in the knowledge of God's Word. The Believer's Study Bible will help you find deeper meaning in your daily Scripture readings, as well as practical applications for your day-by-day walk with the Lord.
Special Features Include:
■ Extensive annotations help you relate the Word of God to your life. Key points of each passage are highlighted. True meanings of important words are explained. Background information about the history and culture of the times is provided. Meaningful verses are cross-referenced.
■ Each book of the Bible has a comprehensive introduction and outline filled with information to help you understand the biblical and historical context if the book.
■ 121 study charts located throughout the text help you visualize concepts while more than 50 maps - 9 in full colour - illustrate the world of the Old and New Testaments.
■ Essays by prominent Baptist thinkers and teachers - such as W.A. Criswell, Richard Lee, Adrian Rogers, Paige Patterson, and Ike Reighard - take a look at contemporary issues, long-standing traditions and basic Christian beliefs.
■ Includes special presentation page for gift-giving.
Books can be attributed to "Anonymous" for several reasons:
* They are officially published under that name * They are traditional stories not attributed to a specific author * They are religious texts not generally attributed to a specific author
Books whose authorship is merely uncertain should be attributed to Unknown.
Excellent tool for Bible study, with lots of extras:
- Introductions, which give helpful information on each book's historical and cultural background, date, theme and structure - Outlines that summarize the contents and structure of each book - Study charts 57 for Old Testament and 63 for New Testament - In-text maps (48 in total) placed near the passage to which they relate - Annotations for a better understanding - glossary and subject indexes - Concordance designed specifically for locate any words, phrases or names in the whole Bible (195 pages, on three columns) A huge help and necessary companion
I CAN'T RECOMMEND ENOUGH THIS VERSION OF THE BIBLE.