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Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Manners and Customs by Howard Vos

Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Manners and Customs

How the People of the Bible Really Lived

Howard Vos

Thomas Nelson · Print & ebook · May 17, 2022

Discover how the people of the Bible really lived.

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Who it’s for
Howard F. Vos traces daily life from Abraham through the end of the New Testament.
Themes
Daily life in biblical times, Ancient cultures and customs, Biblical history in chronological order
Genres
Biblical History & Culture, Bible Handbooks, Religion & Archaeology

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Discover how the people of the Bible really lived. Imagine being able to walk the streets of Abraham’s hometown, adjust to life in Babylonian captivity, or travel the roads of Palestine amid the latest buzz about Jesus from Nazareth. Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Manners & Customs paints an accurate and descriptive picture of ancient civilization throughout the ages.

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In twenty historical segments, Howard F. Vos tells the story of God’s people from Abraham to the end of the New Testament in biblical order. Unlike other books about Bible lands and cultures, this volume distinguishes the ways life differed from period to period and place to place. The following topics are covered in each segment: - Geography and climate - Government, religion, and warfare - Housing, family, and dress - Diet and agriculture - Education and work - Travel and commerce Complete with over 400 photographs, extensive bibliographies, and easy-to-understand language, Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Manners & Customs is the go-to guide for studying the customs, manners, and lives of the people of the Bible. Please note: this volume is printed in black and white.

Life Across Biblical Eras

Howard F. Vos traces daily life from Abraham through the end of the New Testament.

Come here for

  • Biblical-era geography, homes, family life, food, and work
  • Government, religion, warfare, education, travel, and commerce

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  • Twenty historical segments arranged in biblical order
  • More than 400 black-and-white photographs

Where it sits

Biblical History & Culture93%
Bible Handbooks39%
Religion & Archaeology39%

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Publisher categories

  • Ancient Egypt
  • Biblical History & Culture
  • Bible Handbooks
  • Religion & Archaeology
Authors
Howard Vos
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Published
May 17, 2022
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Daily life in biblical times · Ancient cultures and customs · Biblical history in chronological order
Reading lane
Ancient Egypt