Handbook of life in Bible times...

Section I: Introduction. -- The People And Lands Of The Bible -- Shedding Light On The Past. -- Section Ii: People At Home. -- Towns And Villages -- Houses And Homes -- Furniture And Fittings -- Family Customs And Roles -- Clothes And Shoes. -- Section Iii: Food And Drink. -- Water-supply -- Agriculture -- Food And Its Preparations. -- Section Iv: Industry And Commerce. -- Weights And Measures -- Industry -- Trade And Travel -- Civil Government. -- Section V: Culture And Health. -- Writing And Literature -- Music And Games -- Health And Healing. -- Section Vi: Warfare. -- The Rise Of National Conflict -- Israel Under Subjection. -- Section Vii: Religion. -- The Beliefs Of Israel's Neighbours -- Israel At Worship -- The Life And Worship Of The First Christians. J.a. Thompson. Includes Bibliographies And Indexes.