Explore the social and material history of ancient Palestine during the era of the New Testament.
Ermatinger (Bloomsburg U., Pennsylvania) presents a text for students and general readers on daily life during the New Testament period, mainly in Palestine. Following an introductory overview and a chronological timeline, ten chapters cover the geography and history of the region; the different ethnic groups in the region; nonreligious factors that heavily influenced daily life, including language, art, and Hellenistic culture; worship and temple practices of pre-messianic Judaism; the expectations for the Messiah; trades and professions; rural life and urban life; family life and living conditions; and Rome, its occupation, and the lasting impact of its daily life on the modern world. Illustrated with b&w photographs and reproductions. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Explore the social and material culture of ancient Palestine during the era of the biblical New Testament. Who was the messiah prophesied by the Jews? What were the rites of passage in pre-messianic Judiasm? How did the rituals, parables, holidays, and labor practices mentioned in the New Testament relate to the daily life of the average citizen of the day? This lively volume explores the social history of ancient Palestine at the crossroads of the Eastern Mediterranean world, and the emergence of major monotheistic faiths during the time of Christ and the early centuries of the Common era.
