Thompson, J. A.  1913- <br/><br/>
Handbook of life in Bible times / 
J.A. Thompson. 
 - Leicester, Eng. ;  Downers Grove, Ill. :  Inter-Varsity Press,  1986. 
 - 384 p. :  col. ill., maps ;  27 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780851106335 (UK) 0851106331 (UK) 0877849498 (US) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>86003046 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Uniform Titles: </label><br/>Bible--Antiquities.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Jews--Civilization--To 70 A.D.<br/>Archaeology and history--Palestine.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>Palestine--Social life and customs--To 70 A.D.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>220.95