Archaeological Study Bible

Every year I try to focus on new Bible resources that you might find useful. The archaeological Bible is my choice for new print Bible this year.

The following information on the Archaeological Study Bible is from the Zondervan web site linked below.
The Archaeological Study Bible is An Illustrated Walk Through Biblical History and Culture with the New International Version

Synopsis: A unique study Bible filled with informative articles and full-color photographs that will take you on an illustrated walk through biblical history and culture.

Description: An Illustrated Walk Through Biblical History and Culture The NIV Archaeological Study Bible sheds new light on the Bible. From the beginnings of Genesis to the end of Revelation, this new study Bible is filled with informative articles and full-color photographs of places and objects that will open your eyes to the historical context of the stories you read and the people you meet in Scripture. From kings and empires to weapons of war to clay pots used for carrying water, the archaeological record surrounding God’s Word will help contextualize and inform your personal study.
Features:
• 4-color interior throughout
• Bottom of page study notes highlight and add further explanation to passages that speak on archaeological or cultural facts included in the Scripture

• Articles (520) covering one of the following five categories:
• Archaeological Sites (Hazor, Ugarit, Arad, Ephesus)
• Cultural and Historical Notes (ancient seals and scarabs, perfume and anointing, the missionary journeys of Paul)
• Ancient Peoples and Lands (the Persian empire, the history of Egypt)
• The Reliability of the Bible (the question of the Psalm superscripts, the reliability of Judges, the ending of Mark)
• Ancient Texts and Artifacts (the Mesha Stone, the Prayer of Confession)

• Approximately 500 4-color photographs interspersed throughout
• Detailed book introductions that provide basic, at-a-glance information
• Detailed charts on pertinent topics
• In-text color maps that assist the reader in placing the action
• CD-Rom containing NIV text and all photographs, maps, and charts included in the Bible.

Archaeological Study Bible site http://www.archaeologicalstudybible.com/ printed and video materials.

For a detailed sample go to the following link and look for the PDF (Adobe Reader) file.
http://www.zondervan.com/Cultures/en-US/Product/ProductDetail.htm?ProdID=com.zondervan.9780310926054&QueryStringSite=Zondervan

and this link http://www.archaeologicalstudybible.com/