The articles in the NIV Archaeological Study Bible are arranged in five general categories: Archaeological Sites Cultural and Historical Notes Ancient Peoples Lands and Rulers The Reliability of the Bible and Ancient Texts and Artifacts. As such, both are good resources for the layperson who wishes to get the cultural context of each passage. Both give good overviews of each book of the Bible. Both have excellent articles supplementing the text. Both make frequent note of the key archaeological finds that relate the relevant passages. The ESV Archaeology Study Bible has a larger font size than the NIV Archaelogical Study Bible, and because of it’s minimalist layout, is easier to read.īoth Bibles give a set of study notes that illuminate the historical background of the text. On the other hand, the one who likes many graphics will appreciate the layout of the NIV Archaeological Study Bible and its imitation ancient-looking pages. If one likes a simple, minimalist approach, then the ESV Archaeology Study Bible will be preferred. After only eight months of light reading each morning, the binding on the ESV Archaeology Study Bible literally started to fall apart.Įvaluating the layout of a professionally published book is always subjective. The binding of my NIV Archaeological Study Bible is far more robust and remains intact years later, after far more use. I’m glad I learned this now, as I was looking at purchasing the hardcover ESV Study Bible – Timeless Edition, as I prefer hardcovers, but will be avoiding Crossway hardcover Bibles for the foreseeable future. When I reached out to Crossway I was informed that their hardcover Bibles do not have any sort of warranty. After only eight months of light reading, the binding started to wear significantly and come apart. UPDATE: I began reading the ESV Archaeology Study Bible each morning in January 2019. The paperweight of the NIV Archaeological Study Bible feels about the same. Translation: it has a nice feel and you don’t have to worry about the text from the other side of the page annoyingly bleeding through. The ESV Archaeology Study Bible has a paperweight of 36gsm, and it’s pages are opaque. The NIV Archaeological Study Bible is now out-of-print, but it was available in Duotone imitation leather, bonded leather, Top Grain leather, European leather, and Renaissance leather bindings. The ESV Archaoelogical Study Bible is also available in Trutone imitation leather and genuine leather bindings. Preference is a subjective thing, but I prefer the ESV Archaeology Study Bible’s cover to that of the NIV Archaeological Study Bible. The NIV Archaeological Study Bible has a more “mass-market” feel with it’s glossy photo cover. The ESV Archaeology Study Bible has a classic, academic look with a matte finish. I have the standard hardcover in each version. Duane Garrettĭetailed charts and many in-text color maps Having used my NIV Archaeological Study Bible for years, and the ESV Archaeology Study Bible for the last eight months, here is I how I feel they compare with each other.ĭr. Both are excellent resources for those who wish to see the biblical text in the light of ancient near eastern archaeology. It was only the second specifically archaeologically-related study Bible, coming some 13 years after the NIV Archaeological Study. In 2018, the ESV Archaeology Study Bible released to great fanfare.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |