The Bible’s message of God’s love and forgiveness is eternal and enduring, but the life experiences of the people who first received the Word are much different than our lives today. No one needs to explain to us what smartphones and social media are, but a first-century Christian would have no knowledge or frame of reference for them. In the same way, w… Read more…
The Bible’s message of God’s love and forgiveness is eternal and enduring, but the life experiences of the people who first received the Word are much different than our lives today. No one needs to explain to us what smartphones and social media are, but a first-century Christian would have no knowledge or frame of reference for them. In the same way, w… Read more…
CONTEXT CHANGES EVERYTHING
You’ve heard many Bible stories hundreds of times, but how many behind-the-scenes details are you missing? Sometimes a little context is all you need to discover the rich meaning behind the stories of Scripture.
For the first time available in the New Revised Standard Version, the award-winni… Read more…
Sometimes we need a little help to understand ancient meanings and to line up the rich layers of history and revelation within the Bible. Written by leading scholars representing a unique diversity of denominational backgrounds, gender, and culture, the CEB Study Bible helps readers understand the biblical texts within the Bible's larger historical and l… Read more…
Leading New Testament scholar Craig Keener is widely respected for his thorough research, sound judgments, and knowledge of ancient sources. His four-volume magnum opus on Acts has received high praise from all quarters. This commentary on Paul's letter to the Galatians features Keener's meticulous and comprehensive research and offers a wealth of fr… Read more…
Keener's commentary explores the Jewish and Greco-Roman settings of John more deeply than previous works, paying special attention to social-historical and rhetorical features of the Gospel. It cites about 4,000 different secondary sources and uses over 20,000 references from ancient literature.
"2004 Christianity Today Book Awards" Aw… Read more…
This revised edition of the standard reference work in its field has been expanded throughout to now provide even more up-to-date information by Craig Keener, one of the leading New Testament scholars on Jewish, Greek and Roman culture.
To understand and apply the Bible well, you need two crucial sources of information. One is the Bible it… Read more…
To understand and apply the Bible well, you need two crucial sources of information. One is the Bible itself. The other is an understanding of the cultural background of the passage you're reading.
In verse-by-verse format, the IVP Bible Background Commentaries provide the crucial historical, social and cultural background you need for… Read more…
Reading the NLT Study Bible feels like being guided through Scripture by a compassionate Bible teacher.
The NLT Study Bible is broadly and favorably regarded for its accessible and clear translation. It is based on the New Living Translation, which translates whole thoughts instead of words into conversational English—thus making it as f… Read more…
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by all the different Bible study tools out there? It can be difficult to know what fits your needs, and buying books outright is a big commitment!
We've been there and that's why we created the Olive Tree Bible Study Pack Subscriptions. You can get hand-picked Bible study tools PLUS guided training. S… Read more…
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