The Cradle, the Cross, and the Crown
Andreas J. Kostenberger, L. Scott Kellum,
and Charles Quarles
Hardcover, 976 pp., $59.99
B&H Books (August 1, 2009)

There is much to gain by paying careful attention to the historical, literary, and theological dimensions of the biblical text. This book if for the serious New Testament student who seeks to better understand and share God’s “word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15). Across nearly one thousand pages, it thoroughly introduces all twenty-seven New Testament books and closely examines Christ’s incarnation and virgin birth, the heart of His ministry shown so vividly in the Gospels’ Passion Narratives, and the triumphant return of Jesus and our eternal reign with Him as depicted in Revelation.

The Story
Zondervan Staff
Hardcover, 416 pp., $14.99
Zondervan (December 7, 2007)

God has gone to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. That is what The Story is all about—the story of the Bible, Gods great love affair with humanity. Condensed into 31 accessible chapters, The Story sweeps you into the unfolding progression of Bible characters and events from Genesis to Revelation. Using the clear, accurate, and easy-to-understand text of Todays New International Version, it allows the stories, poems, and teachings of the Bible to read like a novel. And like any good story, The Story is filled with intrigue, drama, conflict, romance, and redemption.

The HCSB Study Bible
Holman Bible Editorial Staff
Leatherbound, 2100 pp., $69.99
B&H Books (October 1, 2010)

When reading a passage in the Bible, you shouldn’t have to wonder where to find supporting references and commentary that go with it. The HCSB Study Bible features ~15,000 study notes so that every clarifying resource, pertinent note, map, chart, word study, or illustration is right there. There are also introductions for each book, outlines and timelines, a concordance, and more. For the growing believer whose desire is to know Scripture more intimately and live out its loving instruction, the HCSB Study Bible keeps you and God on the same page.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Holman Bible Editorial Staff
Hardcover, 1084 pp., $14.99
B&H Publishing (April 2004)

More than fifteen years in the making, crafted by the shared expertise of nearly a hundred conservative scholars and English stylists, the HCSB® sets the standard in painstaking biblical accuracy and pure literary form. Accurate, yet highly readable, it’s a translation committed to leaving both the grace and gravity of the original languages intact while carefully creating a smooth flow of wording for the reader. Stylistically, this edition arranges the poetic portions into complete lines of thought, and revering God’s presence by capitalizing all His pronouns. It’s a translation you can trust.

The Action Bible
Doug Mauus editor, Illustrated by Sergio Cariello
Hardcover, 752 pp., $24.99
David C. Cook (September 1, 2010)

The Action Bible’s 750 full color pages are filled with 215 action-packed stories illustrated by renowned Marvel and DC Comics artist, Sergio Cariello. Original action heroes are found here!