Daily Life at the Time of Jesus

by Vamosh, Miriam Feinberg

• ISBN13: 9780687048915
• ISBN10: 0687048915
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-02-01
• Publisher: Abingdon Pr

Summary

Vivid, original illustrations of life in New Testament times, maps, photographs of the Holy Land and the most significant archaeological finds of the past half-century combine to bring alive the times of Jesus in a novel and fascinating way. From the inspiring historical background of the unique period which has affected the lives of so many to the succint, in-depth explanations that accompany each illustration, this is a perfect book for all ages. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introduction	3	(3)
When Worlds Collide--A Historical Overview	6	(14)
Jerusalem	20	(3)
The Temple	23	(5)
The Sanhedrin	28	(2)
Pilgrimage	30	(2)
The Antonia Fortress	32	(2)
The Roman Army	34	(1)
Crucifixion	35	(3)
A Wealthy Household in Jerusalem	38	(2)
The Village	40	(4)
A Village House--Life on the Rooftop	44	(2)
Working in the Fields	46	(1)
Domestic Animals	47	(1)
The Shepherd	48	(1)
The Olive Press	49	(1)
The Blacksmith	50	(1)
The Carpenter	51	(1)
The Weaver--Clothing	52	(1)
The Grain Mill	53	(1)
The Synagogue	54	(3)
Education	57	(1)
A Wedding Feast	58	(2)
Ancient Delicacies and Daily Bread	60	(2)
Fishermen	62	(4)
A Countryside Manor House	66	(2)
The Ways of the Wealthy	68	(1)
A Manor's Wine Press	69	(1)
A Doctor and his Patient	70	(2)
Burying the Dead	72	(2)
Seeking Desert Solitude	74	(1)
Qumran	75	(1)
A Balsam Factory	76	(1)
The Dead Sea Scrolls	77	(3)
Masada: A Desert Fortress Like None Other	80	(7)
The Mosaic Artist	87	(1)
Herod's Other Palaces	88	(1)
Caesarea	89	(5)
A Pagan Temple	94	(1)
City Gate and Market	95	(3)
Currency and Prices	98	(2)
Bibliography	100	(2)
From King David to Jesus	102	(2)
Index	104