Handbook of life in Bible times - Thompson, J. A. (John Arthur), 1913- (Leicester, Eng. ; Downers Grove, Ill. : Inter-Varsity Press, 1986)
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.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: Bible -- Antiquities; Jews -- Civilization -- To 70 A.D.; Archaeology and history -- Palestine; Palestine -- Social life and customs -- To 70 A.D.