The New Manners & Customs of Bible Times- hardcover

Author: Gower, Ralph

Brand: Moody Publishers

Features:

• MANNERS
• CUSTOM
• BIBLE TIMES
• GOWER

Binding: hardcover

Format: illustrated

Number Of Pages: 352

Release Date: 01-10-2005

Part Number: 37965X

Details: We know that John the Baptist ate locusts, but were they insects or sweet beans?
Why did a fish swallow a coin that Jesus later used to pay the temple tax?
How could walking beside a donkey have made Joseph a laughingstock?
Good handling of biblical passages demands a working knowledge of the historical and cultural context in which they were written. This bestselling reference book contains colorful photography, artwork, maps, diagrams, and charts to lend knowledge of context. Additionally, there are Scripture and topical indexes for quick fact-checking.
Students and teachers of the Bible will benefit from and be fascinated by the helpful features of The New Manners and Customs of Bible Times.