NRSV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible is highly regarded by scholars and lay readers alike for its deep immersion into the ancient Near Eastern and Greco-Roman worlds
Vast Visual Resources: Over 375 full-color photos, illustrations, and images, along with dozens of charts and maps.
2. Verse-by-Verse Ancient References
As you read "an eye for an eye" (Exodus 21:24), the sidebar doesn't just quote Jesus' counterpoint. It shows you the Code of Hammurabi (#196). It explains that in the ancient world, this was not a call for violence, but a limit on retribution—a radical step forward in justice.
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