Resources and Features of this Study Bible

Here are some explanations about the resources and features of the Archaeology and Cultural Background STUDY BIBLE that will assist you in navigating and discovering its pages.

1. Indexes

There are three indexes at the very beginning that present a summary of all resources, in addition to the Bible text.

A. General Index – It features the list of articles that appear before Genesis, between the Old and the New Testaments, and before Matthew. Also, it includes the list of the books of the Bible and the corresponding pages on which they begin.

B. Topical Index – It presents the different topics under which the articles are categorized according to the list below:

LANDS AND PLACES

MANNERS AND CUSTOMS

NATURAL HISTORY

PEOPLES AND NATIONS

RELIGIOUS PRACTICES

RULERS AND EMPIRES

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES

In addition, the Topical Index displays the corresponding pages of special inserts, maps, and infographics.

C. Alphabetical Index – Lists in alphabetical order all the articles, videos, and resources included in the Bible, regardless of the topic they belong to.

2. Introductions to the Books of the Bible

All the books of the Bible have a special introduction that includes information about the author, audience, purposes and themes, the book outline, and a special section on archaeology.

A sand clock in the introduction of each book of the Bible indicates the archaeological period the book belongs to (or was written). In some cases a book can overlap on two different periods. We will be using the mainly accepted abbreviations for the archaeological periods.

Archaeological Periods Years Prehistory

3. Special Inserts

They are printed in full color on thick paper and inserted throughout the Bible between signatures. These special inserts offer practical and fascinating insight on Bible objects, places, and cultural-related facts, along with photos and captions.

4. Maps and Infographics

Some of the highlights of this Bible are the maps and infographics that were carefully drawn. They also contain the corresponding explanation (legends) of the essential elements featured.

5.

Articles and Videos with QR Codes

All the videos and several articles can be accessed through special QR codes. You can use the camera or the QR code reader of your phone or tablet, and these resources will pop up on your screen.

This technological resource will allow you to access the latest versions of the articles and videos, as they can be updated as discoveries and more information about the topics become available.

6.

Photos

An outstanding selection of photos of artifacts and places with corresponding captions explaining their meaning make the Bible come to life.

7.

Timeline

On the top of all the left pages is a timeline with a sand clock logo that helps situate the events according to specific archaeological periods.

8. Special Chronology

At the very end of the Bible, you will find a four-page spread with an amazing chronological display disclosing the archaeological periods, Bible history, the books of the Bible, and much more.

The Arch of Titus, Monument to the Destruction of Jerusalem . . .

MANNERS AND

Customs

Adoption in Roman World . . . . .1682

Adoption in the