New International Version Bibles

Millions of readers have followed Stormie Omartian into a more meaningful prayer life through books such as The Power of a Praying Wife and The Power of a Praying Woman, and now they can walk with her into a deeper relationship with the Scriptures as well.

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.

• 4-color interior throughout
• Bottom of page study notes highlight and add further explanation to passages that speak onarchaeological 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
• 8 point text
• Single-column format
• Side-column references
• Section headings
• Book introductions
• Timelines
• Hardcover

Its unique, passage by passage commentary note system links the unchanging meaning and context of the Bible to the world of the 21st century and then helps you apply it. The "There and Then" notes help you understand the significance of Scripture as it unfolded in its ancient time and context. The "Here and Now" notes help you translate God's eternal Word in practical actions - and actions into a way of living that reflects God's heart.

Features include: Over 75 full page articles share practical advice, inspiring profiles, and classic writings to help you live your faith every day. Over 75 brief snapshots share glimpses of the lives of people around the world who've lived out a high impact faith, as well as everyday recipients of Christian love in action. 16 full color Geo-Graphics pages give you a view of the world from historical, statistical, and demographic perspectives. Over 175 charts, graphs and tables highlight thought-provoking worldwide realities and help you to evaluate your spiritual life and grow as a disciple. 29 reading tracks with corresponding study guides help you organize individual or group studies on relevant topics. Book introductions with at a glance timelines and outlines. Concordance, Subject and Feature Index. Readable, single column format with side references.

The Faith In Action Study Bible is a real world Bible for the individual who wants to translate Scriptural truth into a carefully considered and deeply committed lifestyle. Its "commentary style" notes reveal the original context of Scripture passages and then connect those passages to life today. This unique approach gives you a deeply rooted understanding of how the passage applies to contemporary issues and personal growth. You'll discover the relationship between history, culture, and the Biblical narrative.

You'll obtain insights into God's heart for our world that transcend times and customs. Designed in a highly readable passage by passage (rather than verse by verse) commentary style, the footnotes of this Bible are its centerpiece. Also included are full page articles by respected Christian authors that help you live out a wise and vibrate faith on your journey through this multifaceted world. The articles also profile people who've moved from looking at Christianity as a view of life to embracing it as a way of life and they infuse classic writings on Christianity with fresh relevance.

The NIV Minister's Bible is the perfect "on-the-go" Bible to equip pastors, counselors, pastoral caregivers, lay teachers -everyone in active ministry. Its unique ministry resources help them meet the challenges of everyday ministry opportunities as well as manage its stresses. Resources include a practical guide to visitation, sample services for weddings, funerals, and baptisms, a step-by-step plan of salvation, quick-find scripture references to answer tough questions, and more. Ministry helps were previously published in the NIV Pastor's Bible (no longer available), and have now been thoroughly updated. This is the Bible that ministers are asking for!

The only NIV Bible targeted specifically to ordained as well as lay ministers, The NIV Minister's Bible from Hendrickson Publishers features:

• Sturdy sewn genuine leather binding will give years of hard-wearing service
• Slimmer size in beautiful genuine leather binding is easy to carry anywhere
• Field-tested ministry helps meet the unique needs of pastors and other ministers
• Center-column cross-references
• 111 page concordance
• 8 four-color maps
• Two ribbon markers
• Presentation Page
• Gold page edges
• Genuine Leather - Black