Explains all the manners and customs that were common, everyday knowledge in Bible times, but which, over the ensuing twenty or more centuries, have become so unfamiliar that the layman of today can scarcely guess at their meaning.

We know that John the Baptist ate locusts, but were they insects or sweet beans? Why did a fish swallow a coin that Jesus later used to pay the temple tax? How could walking beside a donkey have made Joseph a laughingstock? Good handling of biblical passages demands a working knowledge of the historical and cultural context from which it was written. This bestselling reference book contains colorful photography and artwork, as well as maps, diagrams and charts. Additionally, there are scripture and topical indexes for quick fact-checking. Bible students and laypeople who teach in the church will benefit from and be fascinated by the helpful features of The New Manners and Customs of Bible Times.

To further illuminate the stories and meaning of the Bible, Holman offers these overview volumes that explore the intricate connections and relationships throughout Scripture.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.