What is the Zondervan illustrated Bible backgrounds commentary set?
Brimming with lavish, full-color photos and graphics, the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary Set walks you verse by verse through all the books of the New Testament. It's like slipping on a set of glasses that lets you read the Bible through the eyes of a first-century reader!
What is the NIV Zondervan study Bible?
The NIV Zondervan Study Bibleis an all new study Bible built on the truth of Scripture and centering on “biblical the - ology” — the ways in which many important themes work their way through Scripture and come to a focus in Jesus Christ.
What is the Word Biblical commentary?
The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough... 'Getting a story is about more than merely enjoying it. It means hearing it, understanding it, and above all, being impacted by it.
Overview
Many today find the Old Testament a closed book. The cultural issues seem insurmountable and we are easily baffled by that which seems obscure. Furthermore, without knowledge of the ancient culture we can easily impose our own culture on the text, potentially distorting it.
Endorsements of the Series
This is a unique and important commentary. It is a milestone in the collection and comparative interpretation of ancient Near Eastern texts, pictures, and other archaeological materials as well as geographical, historical, and cultural information as they relate to the Old Testament. There is nothing else like it available today.
Benefits of Logos
Written in a clear, engaging style, the Logos edition these digital volumes of the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary (ZIBBC) series provide a new and accessible approach that more technical expository and exegetical commentaries don’t offer.
About the Editor
John H. Walton is professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College Graduate School.
What does the image of Nebuchadnezzar represent?
Daniel 3:1 describes the statue of Nebuchadnezzar with the same Hebrew term for image; the statue represents the authority and power of the king and elicits obedience and worship from the multitude. Elsewhere in the ancient world, the same is true of this word “image,” which appears alongside “likeness.”.
What does God say about Isaac?
21:12 – 13 God intervenes, however, confirming Isaac’s special status and reassuring Abraham again that Ishmael will become a nation (17:20). 21:12 offspring will be reckoned. In spite of Ishmael being Abraham’s eldest son, God confirms that Abraham’s descendants will be traced through Isaac.
What is the Hebrew word for "wild animal"?
1 appears in the Hebrew singular and describes a class of animals (e.g., “bird” translated “birds,” “wild animal” translated “wild animals”).
Where is Abraham buried in the Bible?
Abraham was buried in the cave of Machpelah (v. 9) , which he had bought from Ephron (23:1 –20).
Who were the sons of Esau's wife?
14The sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon, whom she bore to Esau: Jeush,a Jlam and Korah. 15These were the chiefs wamong Esau’s descendants: The sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau: xChiefs eTman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz, 16Korah, aGatam and Amalek.
What does Melek mean in the Bible?
Scholars debate its original meaning; it could possibly mean “Melek is just,” “Zedek is my king, ” or “My king is just” (cf. Malkiel, meaning “El is my king,” in 46:17), where Melek and Zedek are divine names. By NT times, the name was understood to mean “king of righteousness” (Heb 7:2).