Manners and Customs of the Bible
Manners and Customs of the Bible

Author: James Midwinter Freeman

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780883682906

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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.

Manners and Customs in the Bible
Manners and Customs in the Bible

Author: Victor Harold Matthews

Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780943575773

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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.

The Cultural World of the Bible
The Cultural World of the Bible

Author: Victor H. Matthews

Publisher: Baker Academic

Published: 2015-07-14

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 144122825X

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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

Published: 2005-01

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 9780802459657

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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

Published: 2021-10-26

Total Pages: 828

ISBN-13: 1641236612

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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.

Old Testament Turning Points
Old Testament Turning Points

Author: Victor H. Matthews

Publisher: Baker Academic

Published: 2005-11

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 0801027748

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Well-respected Old Testament professor Victor Matthews identifies eight landmark stories that shaped Israel's identity.