Winner of the ECPA Book of the Year Award for Bibles | Explore the Ancient World Behind the Written Word

The ESV Archaeology Study Bible roots the biblical text in its historical and cultural context, offering readers a framework for better understanding the people, places, and events recorded in Scripture. With editorial oversight from Dr. John Currid (PhD, University of Chicago) and Dr. David Chapman (PhD, University of Cambridge), as well as contributions from a team of field-trained archaeologists, the Archaeology Study Bible assembles a range of modern scholarship—pairing the biblical text with over 2,000 study notes, 400 full-color photographs, 200 maps and diagrams, 200 sidebars, 14 articles, and 4 timelines. These features bring life to the ancient texts, helping readers situate them in their historical context while recognizing the truth that the eternal God became flesh entered human history at a specific time and in a specific place.



Dig Deeper into the Historical Context: Features 15 articles, including “Introduction to the ESV Archaeology Study Bible,“ “Expository Preaching and Archaeology,“ and “Daily Life in Judea-Palestine in New Testament Times”
4-Color Interior: Includes maps, photographs, and drawings
Additional Resources: Dictionary,  concordance, charts, and sidebars
Thoroughly Developed: Features contributions from a team of field-trained archaeologists

Contributions by: David L. Adams, Barry J. Beitzel, David Chapman, Mark W. Chavalas, John D. Currid, Thomas W. Davis, Lawrence T. Geraty, Larry G. Herr, Richard S. Hess, Gerald L. Mattingly, Catherine L. McDowell, Steven M. Ortiz, Boyd Seevers, Mark Wilson, Paul H. Wright