In one volume, the Gold Medallion Award-winning New International Bible Commentary unlocks the message and meaning of every book of the Bible.Based on the NIV translation, this acclaimed commentary marshals the insights of forty-three world-class evangelical scholars to help you gain a deeper, life-changing understanding of Scripture.Whether you're preparing a lesson or sermon or simply studying for your personal edification, the New International Bible Commentary provides you with a study resource that combines convenience with depth and relevance. Includes: 28 articles shed light on such important issues as text and canon; archaeology; environmental, historical, political, and religious backgrounds; and the New Testament use of the Old Testament. Commentaries by J.M. Houston, Walter L. Liefeld, and D.J. Wisemen help you grasp the meanings of Bible passages and the significance of key biblical words by exploring related Scriptures. In-text maps and a maps section give you a feel for the names and places of the Bible. Commentary topics are boldfaced throughout the text for greater clarity. Designed for use with the New International Version (NIV), today's most widely used Bible translation, the New International Bible Commentary is a revision of the highly successful New Layman's commentary, acclaimed as… "A magnificent achievement" by Christianity Today.—ZONDERVAN’S UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE REFERENCE SERIES—This four-volume series supplies users of today's most popular modern Bible translation, and New International Version, with scholarly, economical, and uncompromisingly evangelical study tools. It includes: New International Bible Commentary New International Encyclopedia of Bible Words New International Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters