Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Manners And Customs How The People Of The Bible Really Lived

by Howard F. Vos

The most comprehensive, up-to-date, accurate information on life in Bible times available in one volume for the general reader. How the peope of the Bible really lived. Traces everyday Bible life from Geness to Revelation. More than 400 full color and black & white photographs.

Genres: Reference, Christian, History, Biblical Studies, Spirituality

661 pages, Hardcover

First published May 15, 1999

About the author

HOWARD F. VOS ( B.A., Wheaton College; M.A. and Ph.D., Northwestern University; Th.M. and Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary) is Professor Emeritus of History and Archaeology at The King's College, Tuxedo, New York, and Adjunct Professor at the King's campus in the Empire State Building, New York. He is the author of twenty-five books including Beginnings in Bible Geography, Can I Trust The Bible, Genesis and Galatians in the Everyman's Bible Commentary Series, and co-author of the Wycliffe Encyclopedia. He writes from his vast knowledge of Bible geography, archeology and church history for Christians seeking to increase their understanding of Scripture. Additionally, he has traveled extensively in the Bible lands and excavated many sites in Israel. Dr. Vos resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Reviews

[Julie Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Got this for a project I'm considering but find that it is fascinating reading just on its own. To see what is known of Ur where Abram lived (before he set out for parts unknown at God's behest and became Abraham) and how everyone lived has really set my imagination alight. Suddenly those Old Testament figures are all quite a bit more human and three-dimensional.

I've skipped ahead for the moment to the thick section during Jesus' lifetime, but definitely will be going back to the rest of the book later. This is amazing material.