The Zondervan Bible Commentary takes its award-winning predecessor, the New International Bible Commentary, and weaves in rich, full-color images and other new features to make it the finest one-volume commentary of its kind. Featuring the insights of forty-three world-class scholars, this convenient, information-packed volume unlocks the meaning and message of every book of the Bible to help you gain a deeper, life-changing understanding of the Scriptures. Features include: - A wealth of full-color photographs, maps, charts, and timelines - Commentaries by foremost scholars help you grasp the meanings of Bible passages and the significance of key biblical words - Sidebars o -Going Deeper- with cultural, historical, and theological information o -Reflection- helping you apply the Scriptures to real life o -Shadows- spotlighting Old Testament foreshadowing of the New Testament o -Echoes---similar to -Shadows, - revealing New Testament references to the Old Testament o -The Conversation- containing quotes on the text from historic figures such as Luther, Augustine, and Calvin - Uses Today's New International Version (TNIV) for Bible text references--timeless truth in today's language - Expanded bibliographies
