The New Manners and Customs of Bible Times

by Ralph Gower

Book Overview

La Biblia fue escrita en una cultura sumamente diferente de la nuestra. Es por ello esencial que comprendamos los usos y costumbres de la ?poca para que podamos comprender a plenitud las Escrituras.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802459544
• ISBN13: 9780802459541
• Release Date: June 1987
• Publisher: Moody Publishers
• Length: 393 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

review of The New Manners

I used this book to teach a introductory class on Bible manners and customs. It proved to be an excellent book for my students. I prefer the full version of this book instead of the student version.

A very helpful guide

I have never lived in the Middle East nor am I 2000 years old, so I have had to imagine much of the bible context -- until now. This book is clearly written and illustrated, so it gives the reader an idea what the family life (part 1) and institutions and customs (part 2) were like. It has made the bible much more understandable and vivid to me, and has heightened my connection to God's word and to him.

Study.

Pretty much a gem for all serious Bible students. Provides good, solid ground for Bible customs, which will, in turn, help reveal the meaning of some of the choices of words or actions taken by people throughout the Bible. Ever wonder about Jesus' parable of the Prodigal Son? These and many questions answered in this book, great for apologetical work as well.

Good book for lay persons.

This excellent book is written in a very easy reading style - I read it in only a few days. It is a very useful book to read to help understand the Scriptures. It helps make sense of the meanings, especially in some of the parables of Jesus and the Psalms. I recommend it highly for people trying to better understand the Bible. It is not the best text for serious Biblical scholars, but great for the average Christian

Required Reading for Homeschoolers, Laypersons and Pastors

This excellent book adds necessary insight to your Bible Studies! The pictures, photos, maps and graphics add so much to our knowledge of life in Bible Times. THE BEST book on this topic! I recommend it to our homeschoolers all over the world!