What is Reddit's opinion of NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture?

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https://www.amazon.com/Cultural-Backgrounds-Study-Bible-eBook-ebook/dp/B01863JQLQ

This might be what you are looking for.

All the major translations will be fine (NASB, ESV, NIV, CSB, NLT, NRSV). There is no such thing as a 1:1 translation, but all of these do a good job of translating the story accurately. I would probably start with something like NIV or NLT as they communicate the story in pretty modern language and syntax. NASB is used for school and study a lot, but you will be fighting the syntax early on when you probably want to just dive in and read it.

I've heard good things, though don't have one, about this bible as it adds notes to put context and history into the story. NIV Cultural Background Study Bible

As for the history, you are going to want to dive into some Old & New Testament overview material. The courses from /u/Naugrith are probably as good as any.

I would also throw out a recommendation for the Bible Project videos. They have a couple playlist that overview each book of the bible and one for How to Read the Bible in each book's context. Would be a good starter introduction before diving into the more scholarly material.