GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 2, 2008 — Zondervan, the world’s leading Bible publisher, today announced a cover-to-cover update of its bestselling Bible for teenagers—the NIV Teen Study Bible. Originally released in 1986, the all-new edition aligns with the company’s 30th anniversary celebration of the New International Version (NIV) translation (www.30NIV.com).

Intended for ages 12-15, the new NIV Teen Study Bible has sold more than three million copies to date. It is completely revised for a new generation with tools designed to answer teens’ toughest questions on friendships, self image, body image, peer pressure, sexual purity, and personal faith. New study notes help teens see the relevance of God’s Word in their daily experiences and personal encounters, and full-color inserts deal with key teen issues in an interactive format.

A recent study of youth leaders reported the NIV Bible as the most recommended Bible translation to their youth group participants. More than 40% said the NIV Teen Study Bible’s most important features are its notes that relate Scripture to a teen’s life, Scripture interpretation, and concise subject index (Source: JET marketing, January 2007)

"Not only is the NIV Teen Study Bible one of the most popular Bibles available, it ranks among the best and most consistently rated Christian resources for teens," says Alicia Mey, vice president of marketing for Zondervan. "The NIV Teen Study Bible is intended to reach young Christians who are redefining their boundaries and transitioning from a child to an adult. Our goal is to stay relevant among this fast-paced group of young women and men, and help them hear what God’s Word is saying about the issues and the critical decisions they face."

By focusing on today’s youth, the new NIV Teen Study Bible has been carefully designed to help teens understand what God’s Word has to say about their faith, friends, family, and the challenges of them all. It includes the following new features:

NEW We Believe – When teens have questions about what they believe and why, they can get answers here. Based on the Apostle’s Creed, this feature explains the foundation of faith and the Bible passages that support it. NEW Panorama – This overview keeps the big picture in sight for each book of the Bible.
NEW Key Indexes – Great for enhanced Bible study. Includes a biblical/theological, teen life and map index. NEW 24 Tip-in Pages – Learn all about ancient ruins, foreign languages, music, and more, with space to record personal spiritual thoughts and reactions. To the Point – What the Bible has to say about today’s most pressing issues. Instant Access – Find out what God has to say to teens personally.
Q&A – A place to have fun with various trivia from the Bible.
Dear Jordan – Questions and Answers about friends, family, school, and more; backed up with relevant Bible verses.
Bible Promises – Bible verses to commit to memory. Book Introductions – Sums up main themes and hits the highlights of what to expect for each book of the Bible. Includes information about what was happening in the world when this book of the Bible was written.
Complete NIV text – The most read, most trusted Bible translation.The NIV Teen Study Bible will be available in hardcover, softcover and Italian Duo-ToneTM in both Melon Green and Mud Splat Moss. It features the trusted New International Version translation, celebrating its 30th anniversary as the world’s most popular and most trusted modern English translation of the Bible.

The NIV Teen Study Bible will be available in stores in August 2008 and will retail for $27.99 Hardcover (ISBN: 0-310-71642-X), $22.99 Softcover (ISBN: 0-310-71680-2) and $39.99 Italian Duo-ToneTM (Melon Green ISBN: 0-310-71681-0, Mud Splat Moss ISBN: 0-310-71682-9).