What happens when the written words of biblical scripture are transformed into experiential, choreographed environments? To answer this question, anthropologist James Bielo explores a diverse range of practices and places that "materialize the Bible," including gardens, theme parks, shrines, museums, memorials, exhibitions, theatrical productions, and other forms of replication. Integrating ethnographic, archival, and mass media data, case studies focus primarily on U.S. Christianity from the late 19th-century to the present. Composed as 20 short chapters that may be read in any order, the book is divided into three sections. Section I, "Variations on Replication," analyzes examples that recontextualize elements from the (actual or imagined) biblical past. Section II, "The Power of Nature," turns to the natural world associated with Christian scripture and how it is mobilized as a privileged media. Section III, "Choreographing Experience," examines lived interactions with the affordances of materializing the Bible. Bielo argues that materializing the Bible works as an authorizing practice to intensify intimacies with scripture and circulate potent ideologies. Performed through the sensory experience of bodies, physical technologies, and infrastructures of place, Bielo illustrates how this phenomenon is always, ultimately, about expressions of power.

Encounter God through the Scriptures as you are guided by the wisdom and experience of the Blackaby family.

The deepest need of every human heart is to encounter God. To meet with God, to be changed by Him, and to become more like Him as a result. For decades, the Blackaby family has dedicated their ministry to helping believers address this deepest need. Now you can learn from their insights to experience deeper encounters with God as you develop a regular routine of Bible reading and study in the Encountering God Study Bible.

The Encountering God Study Bible is the crowning work of the Blackabys. Featuring their trusted approach to Bible study, explanatory notes, word studies, biblical character sketches, historical encounters with lives of exemplary faith, articles highlighting the creative nature of God, and other articles defending the faith, you will be encouraged to see that you can encounter God in His Word—and that He wants to encounter you through it.

Features:

• Presentation page allows you to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or note
• Encounter Notes highlighting how God might choose to encounter you in His Word
• Articles highlighting the creative nature of God by Daniel Blackaby
• Articles defending the lasting truths of the faith by Mike Blackaby
• Rich explanatory notes explaining ideas, events, people, and places in the text to make the meaning clear
• Word studies, character studies, and biographical sketches of church history figures all written by members of the Blackaby family
• Book introductions setting the scene for each biblical book and its importance for encountering God
• Timeline of the biblical narrative for a better understanding of how historical and biblical events fit throughout history
• A succinct harmony of the Gospels details the life and ministry of Jesus in chronological order showing where each event and teaching occur in the Gospels
• Chart of the prophecies fulfilled by Jesus as Messiah provides Old Testament prophecies and where they have been fulfilled in the New Testament
• Reading plans guiding you through the entire Bible in a year
• Center-column reference set allow you to find related passages quickly and easily
• Full NKJV concordance provides an alphabetical listing of important passages by key words
• Words of Christ in red quickly identify verses spoken by Jesus
• Index to easily find word studies, character studies, historical encounters, apologetic, and aesthetic articles
• Ribbon markers make it easy to navigate and keep track of where you were reading
• Clear and readable NKJV Comfort Print® in a 9-point print size

An easy-to-learn, easy-to-use tool for in-depth Bible study

With a patented reference system beloved and acclaimed for more than five generations, the Thompson® Chain-Reference® Bible is unparalleled in its ability to enrich personal devotions, topical study, and sermon preparation. This easy-to-learn, easy-to-use system enables you to see the breadth of Scripture’s teachings on thousands of topics. With over 100,000 references listed in the Bible’s margins, covering over 8,000 topics, the chain-reference system is an ideal tool for comprehensive topical study. You can also expand your Bible study with even more tools, including biographical sketches, an archeological supplement, and outlines of each book of the Bible. The Thompson Chain-Reference Bible allows Scripture to interpret itself without commentaries.

Features:

• Full text of the English Standard Version (ESV)
• Easy to understand Chain-Reference System with over 100,000 references in the margins
• References cover over 8,000 topics, each with its own pilot number for exhaustive topical study
• Complete alphabetical and numerical indices listing all 8,000 topics with corresponding pilot numbers and Bible references for comprehensive topical study
• Bible study aids such as biographical sketches of the most prominent people in the Bible, an archeological supplement, glossary, concordance, Bible harmonies, and outlines of each book of the Bible
• Key Verses and Key Thoughts provide basic information you can use to develop your own study
• Verse Analysis shows the topics and themes of every verse and provides easy reference to other verses with the same topics or themes
• 16-page full-color map section
• Words of Christ in red
• Presentation page for gift-giving
• Satin ribbon marker
• 8.3-point type size

This elegant Bible edition honors the beauty and richness of the New King James Version in a convenient portable size with essential study tools and traditional red-letter text for the Words of Christ. The New King James Version in the Sovereign Collection reflects the legacy and majesty of the King James Version Bible produced more than 400 years ago, but in language updated for today. This beautiful Bible, which contains design flourishes that pay tribute to the Bible produced in 1611, comes in a convenient portable size with essential study tools and traditional red-letter text for the Words of Christ. The Sovereign Collection continues Thomas Nelson's long history and stewardship publishing Bibles, featuring elegant letter illustrations leading into each chapter combined with clear and readable Comfort Print (R), connects you to the legacy of faith, and inspires your time in the Word to be enjoyable and fruitful. Features include: Line-matched classic 2-column format for a comfortable reading experience Book introductions provide a concise overview of the background and historical context of the book about to be read Words of Christ in red help you quickly identify Jesus' teachings and statements Extensive end-of-page cross references allow you to find related passages quickly and easily Translation notes provide a look into the thinking of the translators with alternative translations that could have been used and textual notes about manuscript variations Presentation page to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or a note Concordance for looking up a word's occurrences throughout the Bible Full-color maps show a visual representation of Israel and other biblical locations for better context Two satin ribbon markers for you to easily navigate and keep track of where you were reading Gilded page edges help protect the edge of the page and provide a polished look Durable and flexible Smyth-sewn binding so the Bible will lay flat in your hand or on a desk Easy-to-read 9.5-point NKJV Comfort Print (R)

This Bible published in the classic King James Version includes cross references and extra-large print type allowing for an easy Bible reading experience. This edition is published in large KJV Comfort Print type, which was designed exclusively for Thomas Nelson to be the most readable at any size. The literary beauty of the King James Version and the most comfortable reading experience imaginable with Thomas Nelson's custom KJV font in a super-giant-print format. Don't miss anything God's Word has to offer with the KJV Super Giant Print Reference Bible. With a generous type size, end-of-page references, a concordance, words of Christ in red, and full-color maps, this Bible is designed for readability and serious study. Features Include: The Presentation page is a special place to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or note Bible book introductions provide a concise overview of the background and historical context of the book about to be read End-of-page cross references allow you to find related passages quickly and easily Reading plan guiding you through the entire Bible in a year Miracles and parables of Jesus call out important events during Jesus' earthly ministry Concordance for looking up a word's occurrences throughout the Bible Full color maps show the layout of Israel and other biblical locations for better context Ribbon markers make it easy to navigate and keep track of where you were reading Easy-to-read super giant 16-point KJV Comfort Print

366 topics with short devotional thoughts and substantial Scripture verses designed to meet men, where they are in their spiritual walk.

The Pocket Bible Devotional series is designed to meet you where you are in your spiritual walk. It addresses topics relevant to every believer from assurance of salvation to living a zealous life for God.

Each of the 366 topics includes substantial Scripture verses that are reinforced by a relevant de­votional thought. The Pocket Bible Devotional series is avail­able in four editions – for men, women, girls and guys. The devotional thoughts have been written by well-known authors Stephan Joubert (men), Norma Rossouw (women), and Johan Smith (girls and guys). Also in­cluded in these devotionals is a topical index to make finding relevant topics like acceptance, decisions, spiritual growth and living with purpose a breeze.

The Pocket Bible Devotional is the ideal companion to take with you wherever you go, whether traveling or just to keep on your bedside table, and for every season of your life.

Also available in Afrikaans under the title Die sakpas-Bybel met oordenkings vir mans

This book discusses how three Old Testament wisdom texts can be interpreted in light of, and as a response to Thai Buddhist interpretations. Its central aim is to explore a new method in Buddhist-Christian dialogue that has three steps. First, Buddhists are asked to reflect on biblical texts, second, the texts are analyzed by placing Christian and Buddhist perspectives side by side, and finally points of convergence and difference are established in order to provide a platform for further dialogue. The study succeeds in demonstrating that the method explored is a fruitful approach to interreligious dialogue which takes interpretations of biblical texts by the religious other seriously, and manages to both affirm commonalities and face religious difference.

The new Tyndale classic NLT Thinline Reference Bible, Filament-Enabled Edition has readable text, an attractive layout, and cross-references in a thin, easy-to-carry size. And while it has the same low price as basic text-only Bibles, the NLT Thinline Reference offers much more. It not only features a bold new design and the trusted and much-loved New Living Translation (NLT) but also includes the groundbreaking Filament Bible app. This app enables you to use your mobile phone or tablet to connect every page to a vast array of related content, including study notes, devotionals, interactive maps, informative videos, and worship music.

The Filament Bible app turns this Bible into a powerful study and devotional experience, offering more to expand your mind and touch your heart than you can possibly hold in your hand.

And there is no additional cost for the Filament Bible app. No additional purchase. No additional size or weight.

Of course, you can use this Bible without the app, but when you want to dig deeper, grab your phone or tablet and open the Filament Bible app. It’s so easy to use.

Features:

• New designs and Filament content for each page!
• Handy thin size
• Words of Jesus in red
• Thousands of cross-references
• Quality lay-flat Smyth-sewn binding
• Tyndale Verse Finder
• Presentation page
• Ribbon marker
• Gilded page edges

• 25,000 study notes
• 350+ videos
• 40+ maps and infographics
• 400+ profiles and articles
• 1,500+ devotionals
• Library of worship music

KJV Giant Print Standard Bible offers the classic King James Version in giant print with a thematic Scripture verse finder, one-year Bible reading plan, full-color maps, a handy concordance, cross-referencing, the words of Christ in red and a presentation page, making it a Bible to be treasured for years to come.

· King James Version with red lettering

· 14-point font size

· Double-column format

· Gilt-edged pages

· Ribbon marker

· Lay-flat binding

· Full-color maps

· Verse finder

· One-year Bible reading plan

· Concordance

· Cross-referencing

The popular and reliable New King James Version, now with the enhanced readability of Thomas Nelson's custom NKJV font, is the perfect gift. The NKJV Deluxe Gift Bible is a great way to celebrate graduations, baptisms, birthdays, or special achievements. This beautifully crafted Bible comes in a variety of Leathersoft (TM) covers and includes gilded page edges, a ribbon marker, a presentation page, the words of Christ in red, full-color maps, charts, and a dictionary-concordance. Features Include: Improved readability of the Thomas Nelson NKJV Font Words of Christ in red Easy-to-use dictionary-concordance Miracles and parables of Jesus Ribbon marker Gilded page edges Presentation page Full-color maps8.1-point print size

The product of dozens of this country's finest biblical scholars, the "HarperCollins Bible Dictionary" is the most complete, up-to-date, and accessible guide for the study of the Bible available today. This newly condensed edition makes that acclaimed resource available in an easy-to-use size.

Perfect for church Bible study groups, home schools, high schools, colleges, or personal study, this edition contains all the important names, places, and subjects that make Bible study come to life, including the patriarchs, judges, kings, and prophets, and the world of the New Testament and the early church. Other significant topics include the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Nag Hammadi Library, the archaeology of the biblical world, and the history of the English Bible. The condensed "HarperCollins Bible Dictionary" includes: Over 3,000 lively, informative, and easy-to-use entries A helpful pronunciation guide More than 50 detailed maps Informative charts, graphs, and timelines Hundreds of photos and illustrations

Die Verklarende Studiebybel is ’n omvattende Studiebybel gebaseer op die 1933/1953-vertaling van die Bybel in Afrikaans. Twee vooraanstaande teoloë het die verklarende notas, temas, tekskritiese inligting en inleidings tot die Bybelboeke redaksioneel versorg om te verseker dat dié inligting die Bybel getrou ontsluit en in ooreenstemming is met die nuutste Bybelkundige insigte.

Unieke kenmerke en eienskappe sluit in:

• Teks van die 1933/1953-vertaling van die Bybel in Afrikaans
• Boek-vir-boek-inligting met inleidende artikels tot elke Bybelboek
• 21 Onderwerp-vir-onderwerp-artikels wat ’n algemene oorsig bied oor die hele Bybel
• Unieke “Bestudeer die boek”-kassies wat die Bybelboek se vernaamste temas en leringe verken
• Vers-vir-vers-voetnotas wat dwarsdeur die teks voorkom
• Volkleur kaarte
• 9-punt-lettergrootte

An attractive new edition of the English Standard Version of the Bible; the world's fastest-growing Bible translation. Ideal for awarding to individuals or groups or simply for personal use. The ESV Gift and Award Bible is a new edition of the world's fastest-growing Bible translation. This edition is perfect for commemorating christenings, graduations and other special moments and will be cherished for years to come. Its many features include: British text 8.75-point text Presentation page Double-column, paragraph format Two choices of colour (pink and black) The English Standard Version is a great choice for personal reading and study, for private devotions and family prayers, and for teaching, preaching, and worship. An 'essentially literal' translation, the ESV Bible combines word-for-word accuracy with readability, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. More than 100 of the world's leading Bible scholars and teachers were involved in creating the ESV Bible. Trusted worldwide, the ESV is a treasure for life.