The cultural world of the Bible : an illustrated guide to manners and customs / Victor H. Matthews
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TextGrand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, ©2015Edition: Fourth editionDescription: 318 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780801049736
- DS 112 M422 2015
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Introduction:
- Reconstructing Israel's social world from context
- Development of Biblical literature
- Historical geography of Bible lands
- Discussing aspects of everyday life in ancient Israel
1. Ancestral Period
- Historical introduction
- Physical appearance and fashion
- Cultural issues faced by immigrants
- Herding practices
- Food preparation and diet
- Marriage customs
- Religious practices
- Legal customs
- Weapons and warfare
2. Exodus-settlement period
-Historical introduction
- Village life
- Agricultural methods and tools
- Weapons and warfare
- Social organization and administration of law
- Family life
- Religious practices
3. Monarchic period
- Historical introduction
- The Israelite city
- Social life
- Health issues
- Law
- Religious practices
- Weapons and warfare
4. Exile and return
- Historical introduction
- Life in the diaspora
- Life after the return from exile
- Religious life in the diaspora, Yehud, and Samaria
5. Intertestamental and New Testament Periods
- Historical introduction
- Social life
- Economic life
- Religious life
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