{"product_id":"the-baker-illustrated-bible-background-commentary-hardcover","title":"The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJ. Scott Duvall\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eJ. Daniel Hays\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe are far removed from the time and culture of the biblical world, and this distance easily leads to misunderstanding and misinterpretation. Our understanding and appreciation for God's Word increase exponentially when we know about the context in which the biblical books were written. So while many Bible commentaries explain the theological meaning of the text, \u003ci\u003eThe Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary\u003c\/i\u003e provides fascinating cultural and historical insights into God's Word. Richly illustrated with full-color photos throughout, this one-volume background commentary includes articles by leading Old and New Testament scholars on subjects such as\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- countries, cities, and cultures of the Holy Land and the Greco-Roman world\u003cbr\u003e- warfare and execution\u003cbr\u003e- religious groups and customs\u003cbr\u003e- fashion, athletics, feasts, and celebrations\u003cbr\u003e- honor, shame, and hospitality\u003cbr\u003e- and much more\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis colorful, informative volume is an essential companion for pastors, teachers, and laypeople who want to enhance their personal Bible study and help others do the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFascinating cultural and historical insights into God's Word\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are far removed from the time and culture of the biblical world, and this distance easily leads to misunderstanding and misinterpretation. Our understanding and appreciation of God's Word increase exponentially when we know the historical and cultural context in which the biblical books were written. Richly illustrated with full-color photos throughout, \u003ci\u003eThe Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary\u003c\/i\u003e includes articles by leading Old and New Testament scholars on subjects such as\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- countries, cities, and cultures of the Holy Land and the Greco-Roman world\u003cbr\u003e- trade, travel, and business\u003cbr\u003e- religious groups and customs\u003cbr\u003e- fashion, athletics, feasts, and celebrations\u003cbr\u003e- honor, shame, and hospitality\u003cbr\u003e- and much more\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis colorful, informative volume is an essential companion for pastors, teachers, and laypeople who want to enhance their personal Bible study and help others do the same.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJ. Scott Duvall\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of New Testament and J. C. and Mae Fuller Chair of Biblical Studies at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ. Daniel Hays \u003c\/b\u003e(PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is dean of the School of Christian Studies and professor of biblical studies at Ouachita Baptist University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ. Scott Duvall\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of New Testament and J. C. and Mae Fuller Chair of Biblical Studies at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ. Daniel Hays \u003c\/b\u003e(PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is dean of the School of Christian Studies and professor of biblical studies at Ouachita Baptist University.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are the authors or coauthors of several books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Baker Illustrated Guide to the Bible\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1456\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.1 x 9.3 x 6.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 17, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769556074784,"sku":"9780801018374","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7df6822e449583a01fd481e1608c75a8.webp?v=1780350744","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-baker-illustrated-bible-background-commentary-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}