Threshing & Winnowing
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
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• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Time
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
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• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Viticulture
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Marriage
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Dreams
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
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• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Doors & Keys
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
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• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Eunuchs
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Education
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Magic
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Banquets
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Tools & Utensils
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Demons
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Human Sacrifice
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Dogs
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
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• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Purity & Impurity
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
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• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Libraries & Books
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
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• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Divination & Sortition
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
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• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Music
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Bellows & Furnaces
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Beggars & Alms
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Childbirth & Children
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
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• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
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Art
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
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• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Contraception & Control of Birth
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
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• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
For the complete contents of Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity.
Armies
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Textiles
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
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• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Abortion
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
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• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Butchers & Meat
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
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• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Furniture
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
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• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Literacy
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
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• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Mourning & Weeping
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This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
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• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Banks & Loans
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
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• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Food Consumption
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
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• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Nursing & Wet Nurses
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Adoption
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Police & Prisons
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Medium of Exchange
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Birds
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Incense
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Ceramics & Pottery
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Harbors
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Cities
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Plants & Flowers
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Horses
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Trees
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Inheritance
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Prostitution
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Food Production
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.
Games & Gambling
Part of the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity series
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures.
• Contains a high level of scholarship.
• Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration.
• Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students-for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation.
• Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices.
• Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length.