Product Description 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.
Good information but very hard to read.January 6, 2009 Archaeological Study Bible: An Illustrated Walk Through Biblical History and CultureThis study Bible offers a good background study of the culture and historical locations. A good addition to my library. However, the print is so small that I have to use a magnifying glass to read it and that is annoying. Assuming it was published in large print, that would definitely the way to go.
Re-ignite your Bible Study!December 15, 2008 This contains, BY FAR, the most fascinating supplemental content you can find in a Bible.
Cultural context, historical data, ancient customs and more - all blended in throughout the Word.
This will get you fired up again about learning what Moses & Jesus and others were really experiencing in their walk on this planet.
Well worth owning!
Archeological BibleNovember 10, 2008 This bible is a wonderful reference for use in the study of the scripture. My study group just finished a 3 month analysis of the Book of Acts in the new testament. This book gives a broad view of relevant history and information on the people of that time as well as the writer and subjects of the text. There is also helpful commentary on each verse and there are extensive cross-references to passages in both the old and new testaments.
One negative is the small print size which is necessary to accommodate the vast amount of data. Even with the small print, the book is large and heavy making it more useful in one's library than as a "take it with you" book.
I Took This Massive Tome to Israel....October 8, 2008 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
...and I'm glad I did! Yes, it was heavy and weighed down my backpack like you wouldn't believe, but it was so awesome to arrive at some place in Israel (or Jordan, also on the tour), gather round the pastor/guide, then open the book to a specific passage...and see a photo and special notes about that very place.
There is an incredible amount of information here. Yes, the study of archaeology changes rapidly but what's in this Bible will keep you busy for a lifetime! As far as the small print goes: get some reading glasses or a magnifying glass and some good light. It'll be worth it.
The person who makes it through this Bible should get a degree by the time they finish it, but the broad education and personal enlightenment should be enough.
(On a personal note: if you ever get the chance to visit Israel, DO IT. I've been there twice in the past year and I felt safe and secure both entire time. Once with a secular cruise, the other with a church group for 2 weeks. I even wandered off alone in Jerusalem and explored the ancient city on my own. The streets and markets are certainly crowded--with other pilgrims like yourself from all over the world! Jordan was very open and friendly as well. A trip there will stay with you forever. And it's so cool to be able to see something--like the cover photo--and be able to say, "Ah, that's Ephesus in Turkey." As far as taking this heavy monster of a Bible with you...that's up to you).
Small-Print BibleOctober 4, 2008 2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I'm very sorry I purchased this "Archaeological Bible". It's very interesting to look at, but impossible to read -- at least, for me. The type is quite small, and my 66-year-old eyes can't handle it. I can understand the reason they did this; with all the sidebars and footnotes, the thing would have been a foot thick in normal-size print. But what's the use in having all this information if you can't read it? I've given up and gone back to my Oxford Annotated Study Bible for my studies.
