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About Bible & Context
A context-first Bible study project built on the conviction that Scripture is true, coherent, and worth reading with care.
The Bible is not detached from history. It happened in history.
Bible & Context helps readers see the words, world, argument, and story around every passage so Scripture can be read clearly, faithfully, and in context.
Scripture is inspired, authoritative, true, and trustworthy.
Historical context helps us listen more carefully to the text.
Careful study should lead to clarity, humility, and worship.
Words
Observe the passage itself before importing assumptions.
World
Recover the historical, geographic, and cultural setting.
Argument
Follow how each section moves within the book as a whole.
What this is
- Context-first Bible study
- Historical, cultural, and literary background
- Book, chapter, passage, topic, and question guides
- Readable scholarship for everyday study
What this is not
- Clickbait built around controversy
- Political commentary disguised as Bible study
- A replacement for pastors, teachers, or church community
- Careless speculation where Scripture has not spoken
How the work is handled
Bible & Context aims to write clearly, avoid sensationalism, distinguish context from speculation, and handle difficult questions honestly.
Where faithful Christians disagree, the goal is to represent meaningful differences fairly. Context should make the conversation more honest, not pretend every question is simpler than it is.
Sources and review
The project draws from Scripture, historical commentaries, biblical dictionaries, language tools, church history resources, and recognized Christian scholarship.
Drafting tools may help organize material, but they are not treated as authority. Content is reviewed, edited, refined, and measured against Scripture and responsible sources.
Free access matters.
Core content is being built to remain freely available. Bible & Context is a labor of love. We don't charge for access, run intrusive ads, or sell user data. Your support helps fund:
Transparency and corrections
Accuracy matters because Scripture matters. If you notice an error, unclear explanation, missing source context, or anything that should be corrected, please tell us.
Send a correction
Founder and creator
Matt Taves
Bible & Context is created and maintained by Matt Taves, a software builder and Bible student with a passion for making historical and contextual Bible study more accessible online.
Follow along as the library grows through new study resources, context notes, and project updates.