
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...
Hardcover: 352 pages
Publisher: Moody Publishers (October 1, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9780802459657
ISBN-13: 978-0802459657
ASIN: 080245965X
Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 1.2 x 9.8 inches
Amazon Rank: 54670
Format: PDF ePub Text TXT fb2 book
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Bought this for my husband who is taking online Biblical classes. He loves it and is learning so much! Understanding the culture of Biblical times is crucial to understanding some of the passages of Scripture in the Bible, especially the writings o...
y, 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.