The Archaeological Study Bible gives you insights into the roots of the Bible that will strengthen your faith and open new vistas of knowledge and understanding. Take a journey back to the lands and origins of the Bible for an unparalleled encounter with the Word of God! Special Features: - New International Version - the most read translation - Full-color interior throughout on every page - Words of Christ in red - Over 8,000 study notes that highlight historical, archaeological, and cultural topics - Over 500 articles covering five different categories - Nearly 500 full-color, in-text photographs - Detailed Book Introductions, including at-a-glance timelines and outlines - Detailed Charts on topics of particular importance - Concordance cross-references, subject and feature indexes, and color maps - BONUS CD-ROM - searchable NIV text and many of the photographs and maps included in the Bible A great gift idea for anyone interested in studying the Bible and its historical roots! From the beginnings of Genesis to the end of Revelation, this new study Bible is filled with informative articles and full-color photographs of places and objects that will open readers' eyes to the historical context of the stories and people of the Scripture. The CD-ROM contains the NIV text and all photographs, maps, and charts included in the Bible.