Life in Biblical IsraelPresbyterian Publishing Corporation, 2001 - 440 من الصفحات This special-edition volume of the Library of Ancient Israel, based on the latest research, presents a vivid description of the world of Ancient Israel, covering such topics as domestic life, the means of existence, cultural expression, and religious practices. With over 175 full-color pictures and illustrations, Life in Biblical Israel opens the door to everyday life in biblical Israel for all readers. This volume is perfect for classrooms, coffee tables, and personal use. Volumes in the Library of Ancient Israel draw on multiple disciplines--such as archaeology, anthropology, sociology, linguistics, and literary criticism--to illuminate the everyday realities and social subtleties these ancient cultures experienced. This series employs sophisticated methods resulting in original contributions that depict the reality of the people behind the Hebrew Bible and interprets these insights for a wide variety of readers. |
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... Tree In Abimelech's parable ( Judg . 9 : 8-9 ) the olive tree was the first to be asked to rule over all the trees . The hardy , long - lived olive tree is an evergreen growing five to eight meters high and with a trunk up to one meter ...
... tree - the biblical " tree of life " ( Gen. 2 : 9 ) —is a favorite symbol of fertility ( and of the deity Asherah ) found on Phoenician ivories , cult stands , amulets , scarabs , cylinder seals , wall paintings , and pottery ...
... tree , and on the high hills ” ( Jer . 17 : 2 ) . " Asherah " may signify an image representing the goddess herself , or the wooden pole symbolizing the goddess , or a sacred tree or grove . Some argue that the asherim were not living trees ...
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The Israelite House and Household 21 22280 | 21 |
Family and Kinship | 36 |
Meals for Family and Guests | 61 |
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