
So this capitalizes on the study
Bible format where you have the
text of scripture and then notes
at the bottom but the difference
is the notes at the bottom on
this are all focused on
archaeology and cultural
understanding that helps us
understand better what's going
on in the text of scripture.
We also have sidebars that give
us a little more space to focus
on some particular issues of
archaeology that are pertinent
to understanding our Bible's
better and pictures and drawings
and maps again to help us
understand the text and the
reason for this is God spoke to
people throughout periods of
time.
And he speaks to them in their
own cultures an eternal word
that's good for his people for
all time, it's intended for all.
But in terms that are very
located in those historical
frames what archaeology helps us
do is understand the cultures of
the Old and the New Testament
better so that we can understand
the word of God all the better.
And it's a wonderful avenue into
illuminating culture and also
helping us really experience
what life was like as these
people receiving the words from
the prophets and the apostles.
