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Brimming with lavish full-color photos and graphics the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary walks you verse by verse through all the books of the New Testament. Its like slipping on a set of glasses that lets you read the Bible through the eyes of a first-century reader! Discoveries await you that will snap the world of the New Testament into gripping immediacy. Things that seem mystifying puzzling or obscure will take on tremendous meaning when you view them in their ancient context. Youll deepen your understanding of the teachings of Jesus. Youll discover the close sometimes startling interplay between Gods kingdom and the practical affairs of the church. Best of all youll gain a deepened awareness of the Bibles relevance for your life. Written in a clear engaging style this beautiful set provides a new and accessible approach that more technical expository and exegetical commentaries dont offer.