NIV Quest Study Bible, Revised [Hardcover]

Phyllis Ten Elshof (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2003

The Bible That Answers Your Bible Questions The pace-setting Quest question-and-answer bible is like no other ? a Bible that assists your journey to the meaning and heart of the Scriptures with notes that answer the questions you've always had about the Bible. Features Include: Over 7,000 sidebar notes shed textual, theological, and historical light on the Bible's most puzzling passages. Nearly 350 articles by top scholars address some of the most popular and provocative questions asked by Christians and non-Christians. Article index and expanded subject index help you quickly find the answers you're looking for. Single-column Scripture text format. Color-keyed verse numbers supply instant reference to articles and sidebar notes. Book introductions identify the themes, characters, and events of each Bible book. Over 150 two-color in-text charts, timelines, and maps furnish the background information you need to understand different passages. Concordance, dictionary, 16-page full-color map section, 7-page full-color timeline section, and reading plans assist your study of the Bible.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Answers to Your Puzzling Questions Revised in-text notes and articles answering nearly 7,000 of the most commonly asked questions about specific Bible passages.

Many people want to read the Bible but are hindered or even prohibited because they’re afraid they won’t understand what it means. The NIV Quest Study Bible, answers thousands of the most commonly asked questions—based on extensive research of Bible readers. The editors of Christianity Today International, along with over 100 respected Bible scholars and pastors, have developed this engaging and straightforward study Bible to guide readers in their search to understand the Scriptures.

This revision offers the same popular format as the original Quest Study Bible with 100 new articles and 800 new side-column notes formatted as questions and answers. New features include color verse numbers for verses with questions answered in the side column, an article index, plus an expanded subject index that categorizes all articles and side-column notes. FEATURES:

•Nearly 7,000 side-column Questions and Answers (800 new) addressing basic textual, historical, and theological questions. •Verse numbers in color to indicate a Question and Answer on that verse. •Over 350 Articles (100 new) tackling provocative questions by contemporary readers of the Bible. •New article index and expanded subject index help you find the answers you're looking for. •Book Introductions answering questions about each Bible book. •Timelines showing relationships between biblical events. •Over 150 two-color in-text charts, timelines, and maps furnish the background information you need to understand different passages. •Scripture Link cross references. •Small in-text letter "D" after words with definitions in the dictionary. •Expanded Subject Index including all Questions and Answers and Articles. •Concordance, dictionary, 16-page full-color map section, new 7-page full-color timeline section, and reading plans assist your study of the Bible. •Reading plans. •Presentation page. •Single-column format. •Two-color design throughout. •Uses the clear, accurate New International Version text. •9-point type.

About the Author

Phyllis Ten Elshof is employed with Christianity Today International, Carol Stream, Illinois. She has been editor of Your Church magazine, a CTI publication; news editor for The Banner, in Grand Rapids, Michigan; and a feature reporter for the Clarion-Ledger newspaper in Jackson, Mississippi. She lives near Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Hardcover: 1984 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan; Revised edition (February 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310928044
• ISBN-13: 978-0310928041
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (117 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,358 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Phyllis Ten Elshof is employed with Christianity Today International, Carol Stream, Illinois. She has been editor of Your Church magazine, a CTI publication; news editor for The Banner, in Grand Rapids, Michigan; and a feature reporter for the Clarion-Ledger newspaper in Jackson, Mississippi. She lives near Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

183 of 185 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal. Makes bible reading enjoyable and enriching., January 17, 2005

By 

Lothario "International Mogul & Philanderer" (Earth) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: NIV Quest Study Bible, Revised (Hardcover)

At 28 I have tried to read the bible many times during my life -- I've tried KJV and Living Bible and even NIV -- but simply reading verse after verse without ever really understanding what it meant or how it was applicable in my life, I ended up giving up. And then I'd try again months or years later, and give up again. I'm going through a challenging time in my life right now and decided that perhaps this is God's way of bringing me closer to him -- so I set out to buy a bible using something that wasn't available the last time I thought about bible reading... Amazon.com. After reading about the umpteen different bibles available I finally settled on the NIV Quest Study Bible in leather binding. I made the right decision. This is the first time that I read and understand what I'm reading. The explanations and questions and answers it offers are invaluable to me in my journey to become a better Christian by reading the bible. I am using the two-week "bible highlights" study plans it offers right now, and I actually look forward to my daily 20 minute bible reading sessions! This bible is going to be the gift I give to all my loved ones from now on. I highly recommend it. It could very well change your life -- it is already changing mine. God bless.

97 of 98 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Bible for young Christians, August 17, 2003

By 

Harold McFarland (Florida) - See all my reviews
(HALL OF FAME REVIEWER)    (VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Quest Study Bible (Leather Bound)

This newly updated version of the Quest Study Bible is the version I would suggest to anyone who wants to understand the Bible but has a minimum of Bible knowledge. Based on the New International Version it has over 7,000 sidebar notes written in a clear, comprehensible style. As a result it is easy to understand the background of the different passages. In addition to the sidebar notes it has almost 350 articles including many brand new ones since the last edition. Multiple timelines, charts, maps, book introductions, a dictionary, a concordance, and a reading plan add even more benefit to this book.

If you are into Hebrew and Greek word studies or other really detailed, in-depth studies then this book is probably not what you are looking for. On the other hand, this is one of the best versions available for the young Christian or anyone else wanting to gain a good, meaningful understanding of the Bible. Probably the best way to explain how this Bible works is to give an example or two. If you open it to Joshua 18 the sidebars have the following questions and the answers to them: "What was the purpose of the Tent of Meeting", "What were these seven tribes waiting for", "Why cast lots to divide the land", "Was this an advantageous placement for Benjamin". An example from the New Testament might be Acts 17 where it has the following questions: "What did the Epicureans believe", "What did the Stoics believe", "Why did the philosophers call Paul a babbler", "What was the Areopagus" and others. This is also an excellent resource for Sunday School teachers because it poses and answers all the most common (and many unusual) questions that people are likely to have.

This is simply the best version available for young Christians seeking to gain an understanding of the Bible, but it is also recommended for teachers and anyone else dealing with young Christians.

57 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!, February 27, 2003

By 

Krystyn (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: NIV Quest Study Bible, Revised (Hardcover)

I am not at all familiar with religion in any sense, but have been feeling curious lately. I received the Quest Study Bible as a gift and was pleasantly surprised. I have never read the Bible and this version is very easy to follow and its side notes help you to better understand. I am so impressed with this Bible. I highly recommend it to anyone who doesn't know a whole lot about the Bible and are wanting to become more familiar with it. In the back of this Bible, suggestions for readings are given for if you are feeling hopeless, lazy, angry, etc. This is a really neat Bible! I highly recommend to everyone!