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| Titre : | The New Manners and Customs of Bible Times |
| Auteurs : | Ralph Gower, Auteur |
| Type de document : | texte imprimé |
| Editeur : | Chicago [USA] : Moody Bible Institute of Chicago (Moody Press), 1987 |
| ISBN/ISSN/EAN : | 978-0-8024-5951-0 |
| Format : | 393 p. + 15 cartes / Photos couleurs ; cartes couleurs |
| Langues: | Anglais |
| Index. décimale : | BE/D (Vie et coutumes des temps bibliques) |
| Résumé : |
Do you know why Christ chose a man carrying a pitcher of water to lead the disciples to the Last Supper? Or why the Samaritan woman came to the well in the sweltering heat of midday?
The Bible was written in a culture and land vastly different from our own. It is essential, therefore, that we understand the manners and customs of the time in order to frilly understand Scripture. The New Mannas and Customs of Bible Times will open your eyes to the life-styles and customs of the Bible’s writers and characters, giving you a clearer understanding of God’s Word. You wall be enlightened by helpful features including: • “Look at Your Bible” sections giving special insight to Scripture • more than 160 full-color and black and white photographs • 58 pieces of original artwork • detailed maps and diagrams • numerous Scripture references on every page • topical and scriptural indexes Read detailed accounts of ancient customs regarding marriage, education, fanning, dress, economics, food, housing, worship, and more. In fact, the colorful artwork and fascinating text of The New Manners mid Customs of Bible Times might make this the first reference book you will want to read cover to cover! |
| Note de contenu : |
- Preface - Introduction PART 1 - The Individual in Family Life - Clothing / Dwellings / Domestic Activities / Food and Meals / The Family / Education / Earning a Living: Agriculture; Collecting Food; Shepherding; Craftsmen and Traders / Workers with Money and Goods PART 2 - National Institutions and Customs - Towns and Villages / Let’s Look at Jerusalem / Journeys and Travel / Hospitality / Social and Political Groupings / Government and Society / Warfare / Leisure / Leisure for Tourists in Israel Today / Religion - Index |
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| BE/D 018 | BE/D 018 | Livre | Bibliothèque principale | Livres empruntables | Prêt possible Disponible |
