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The NIV First-Century Study Bible helps you to study the Bible through the eyes of a first- century disciple by exploring the text from the viewpoint of those who have also wrestled and wondered about the Word of God. Kent Dobson invites you into the conversation through questions, stories, and interpretations – both ancient and modern – that prove the Bible is a living book. Explore your twenty-first-century culture in light of the first-century world of Jesus. Experience the Bible in its original Jewish and Early Christian context through this study tool brought to you in a stunning full-color interior with photographs, maps, and illustrations.

Features include:

- The complete Bible, in the clear, accessible NIV translation

Word studies illuminate Hebrew and Greek words and explore their meanings

- Study notes expound on the Scripture and incorporate writings from early church writers, rabbis, and extra-biblical sources. These notes offer up commentary and ask thought-provoking questions about the text and the Bible times

- Extensive Book introductions and outlines for each book of the Bible

- “Addressing the Text Articles" delve deeper into passage of Scripture

- “Day in the Life Articles” illustrate the daily life for people in Bible times

- Foreword from pastor and author Ed Dobson

- Concordance, color maps, and other study helps