Image from Google Jackets

Handbook of life in Bible times / J.A. Thompson.

By: Publication details: Leicester, Eng. ; Downers Grove, Ill. : Inter-Varsity Press, 1986.Description: 384 p. : col. ill., maps ; 27 cmISBN:
  • 9780851106335 (UK)
  • 0851106331 (UK)
  • 0877849498 (US)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 220.95 19
Contents:
Section 1. Introduction. The people and lands of the Bible -- Shedding light on the past -- Section 2. People at home. Towns and villages -- House and home -- Furniture and fittings -- Family customs and roles -- Clothes and shoes -- Section 3. Food and drink. Water-supply -- Agriculture -- Food and its preparation -- Section 4. Industry and commerce. Weights and measures -- Industry -- Trade and travel -- Civil government -- Section 5. Culture and health. Writing and literature -- Music and games -- Health and healing -- Section 6. Warfare. The rise of national conflict -- Israel under subjection -- Section 7. Religion. The beliefs of Israel's neighbours -- Israel at worship -- The life and worship of the first Christians.
Tags from this library: No tags from this library for this title. Log in to add tags.
Holdings
Cover image Item type Current library Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Materials specified Vol info URL Copy number Status Notes Date due Barcode Item holds Item hold queue priority Course reserves
Book The Emmaus Library 220 Bible General 220.95 THO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Lost 15698
Book The Emmaus Library 220 Bible General 220.95/THO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Updated Available 17134

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section 1. Introduction. The people and lands of the Bible -- Shedding light on the past -- Section 2. People at home. Towns and villages -- House and home -- Furniture and fittings -- Family customs and roles -- Clothes and shoes -- Section 3. Food and drink. Water-supply -- Agriculture -- Food and its preparation -- Section 4. Industry and commerce. Weights and measures -- Industry -- Trade and travel -- Civil government -- Section 5. Culture and health. Writing and literature -- Music and games -- Health and healing -- Section 6. Warfare. The rise of national conflict -- Israel under subjection -- Section 7. Religion. The beliefs of Israel's neighbours -- Israel at worship -- The life and worship of the first Christians.

There are no comments on this title.

to post a comment.