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This resource provides an easy to use guide to background that explores cultural elements of Scripture verse-by-verse. It is an excellent starting place for background studies of specific passages.
This multi-volume commentary provides an illustrated guide to introductory background information of the Bible. It includes outlines of each book as well as some brief reflective commentary. There is a second copy you could check out.