Manners and Customs of the Bible

Manners and Customs of the Bible
Author: James Midwinter Freeman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1996
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780883682906

This is a valuable resourse book through the Bible, explaining many customs practiced in Bible times. Not only is it easy to understand, but it is also filled with many helpful illustrations.

Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Manners and Customs

Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Manners and Customs
Author: Howard Vos
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 608
Release: 1999-05-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1418585696

Discover how the people of the Bible really lived. Imagine being able to walk the streets of Abraham’s hometown, adjust to life in Babylonian captivity, or travel the roads of Palestine amid the latest buzz about Jesus from Nazareth. Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Manners & Customs paints an accurate and descriptive picture of ancient civilization throughout the ages. In twenty historical segments, Howard F. Vos tells the story of God’s people from Abraham to the end of the New Testament in biblical order. Unlike other books about Bible lands and cultures, this volume distinguishes the ways life differed from period to period and place to place. The following topics are covered in each segment: Geography and climate Government, religion, and warfare Housing, family, and dress Diet and agriculture Education and work Travel and commerce Complete with over 400 photographs, extensive bibliographies, and easy-to-understand language, Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Manners & Customs is the go-to guide for studying the customs, manners, and lives of the people of the Bible.

The Cultural World of the Bible

The Cultural World of the Bible
Author: Victor H. Matthews
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2015-07-14
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 144122825X

In this new edition of a successful book (over 120,000 copies sold), now updated throughout, a leading expert on the social world of the Bible offers students a reliable guide to the manners and customs of the ancient world. From what people wore, ate, and built to how they exercised justice, mourned, and viewed family and legal customs, this illustrated introduction helps readers gain valuable cultural background on the biblical world. The attractive, full-color, user-friendly design will appeal to students, while numerous pedagogical features--including fifty photos, sidebars, callouts, maps, charts, a glossary of key terms, chapter outlines, and discussion questions--increase classroom utility. Previously published as Manners and Customs in the Bible.

The New Manners & Customs of Bible Times

The New Manners & Customs of Bible Times
Author: Ralph Gower
Publisher: Moody Pub
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2005-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780802459657

We know that John the Baptist ate locusts, but were they insects or sweet beans? Why did a fish swallow a coin that Jesus later used to pay the temple tax? How could walking beside a donkey have made Joseph a laughingstock? Good handling of biblical passages demands a working knowledge of the historical and cultural context from which it was written. This bestselling reference book contains colorful photography and artwork, as well as maps, diagrams and charts. Additionally, there are scripture and topical indexes for quick fact-checking. Bible students and laypeople who teach in the church will benefit from and be fascinated by the helpful features of The New Manners and Customs of Bible Times.

New Illustrated Manners and Customs of the Bible

New Illustrated Manners and Customs of the Bible
Author: Howard F. Vos
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999-05-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9780785209676

This fully illustrated encyclopedic guide to the Bible's manners, customs, and times puts a wealth of information at your fingertips. Forty-six sections cover the people of the Bible and how they lived-from family life to law to transportation. This affordable one-volume resource offers over 6,000 topics and facts, making the wonders of Bible cultures more accessible than ever before.

The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary

The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary
Author: J. Scott Duvall
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 1456
Release: 2020-08-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1493423355

We are far removed from the time and culture of the biblical world, and this distance easily leads to misunderstanding and misinterpretation. Our understanding and appreciation for God's Word increase exponentially when we know about the context in which the biblical books were written. So while many Bible commentaries explain the theological meaning of the text, The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary provides fascinating cultural and historical insights into God's Word. Richly illustrated with full-color photos throughout, this one-volume background commentary includes articles by leading Old and New Testament scholars on subjects such as - countries, cities, and cultures of the Holy Land and the Greco-Roman world - warfare and execution - religious groups and customs - fashion, athletics, feasts, and celebrations - honor, shame, and hospitality - and much more This colorful, informative volume is an essential companion for pastors, teachers, and laypeople who want to enhance their personal Bible study and help others do the same.

How People Lived in the Bible

How People Lived in the Bible
Author: Thomas Nelson Publishers
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 9780785242567

Covering more than 700 topics, this resource allows readers to get an inside look at how the people of the Bible lived. With illustrations to make it an entertaining read, "How People Lived in the Bible" covers everything from jewelry to climate, clothing to occupations.

Manners and Customs in the Bible

Manners and Customs in the Bible
Author: Victor Harold Matthews
Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1991
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780943575773

This book provides a wealth of insight into life in Bible times, gathered from the biblical text, from important extra-biblical sources, as well as from the most recent archaeological findings. The book is enriched with abundant maps and illustrations.