Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Manners and Customs

Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Manners and Customs
Author: Ronald F. Youngblood
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 9304
Release: 1999-05-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1418585688

The most comprehensive, up-to-date, accurate information on life in Bible times available in one volume for the general reader.

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 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 Illustrated Dictionary of Bible Manners & Customs

The Illustrated Dictionary of Bible Manners & Customs
Author: A. Van Deursen
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2021-03-23
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1504066820

This comprehensive volume provides detailed descriptions, illustrations, and context for many of the Bible’s historical and cultural references. Bible stories are full of objects, manners, and customs that would have been easily recognized by people living in the Middle East during ancient times. Towns have their walls and gates; agriculture has its threshing instruments and carts; the tabernacle has its altars and lavers of brass. But while the terms used to describe these items were once common knowledge, they leave many modern readers wondering about their specific meanings. This volume offers a clearer understanding of the Bible through accessible information about its many historical references. Organized by subject matter, it includes chapters on everything from vegetation to coinage, matrimony, weaponry, transportation, idolatry, and holy places, among many other topics. Based on archeological research, The Illustrated Dictionary of Bible Manners & Customs helps readers attain a more vivid sense of the Bible’s rich background and longstanding influence.

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.

An Illustrated Reference to Manners & Customs of the Bible

An Illustrated Reference to Manners & Customs of the Bible
Author: James M. Freeman
Publisher: Whitaker House
Total Pages: 828
Release: 2021-10-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1641236612

Any study of the Bible inevitably turns up situations that give us pause. We wonder: How could ancient peoples use slime for mortar? Why is lifting up your eyes a sign of respect? What were the images that Rachel stole from her father? Why would a grieving family hire mourners? How did people in biblical times cast lots? What made the housetop so important? Author James Midwinter Freeman (1827–1900) takes you through the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, to explain different Oriental manners and customs that were common to people in ancient times, some of which are still evident in the East today. An Illustrated Reference to Manners & Customs of the Bible is a handy reference book filled with more than 140 helpful illustrations and fascinating information that you will turn to again and again. It will greatly aid anyone wishing to increase their understanding of the traditions, customs, and observances of biblical times.

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.

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.

The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary

The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary
Author: J. Scott Duvall
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 1716
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.