MANNERS OF THE ANCIENT ISRAELI

MANNERS OF THE ANCIENT ISRAELI
Author: Claude 1640-1723 Fleury
Publisher: Wentworth Press
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2016-08-29
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781374119154

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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.

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.

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.