Book

Everyday life in Old Testament times

Scribner • New York • Published In 1956 • Pages:

By: Heaton, E. W. (Eric William).

Abstract
This book depicts everyday life within the family, military, government and religious institutions of Ancient Israel. Specific topics covered include food, clothing, the home, games, farming, weaving, pottery, carpentry, warfare, education, medicine, music, and religious festivals.
Subjects
History
Acculturation and culture contact
Writing
Annual cycle
Domesticated animals
Pastoral activities
Cereal agriculture
Arboriculture
Food preparation
Diet
Water supply
Masonry
Dwellings
Settlement patterns
Games
Slavery
Marriage
Family
Form and rules of government
Chief executive
External relations
Military organization
Warfare
Aftermath of combat
Medical therapy
Organized ceremonial
Weights and measures
Ordering of time
culture
Israelites
Region
Middle East
Sub Region
Middle East
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Theologian
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard; 2020
Field Date
not applicable
Coverage Date
1950– 600 BC
Coverage Place
Israel; Palestinian territories
Notes
By E. W. Heaton ; Illustrated from drawings by Marjorie Quennell
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
56010348
LCSH
Bible. Old Testament--Antiquities