The Bible is the central text of Western civilization, and an
understanding of it is vital to the study of world history and
culture. In addition, more and more high school students and
undergraduates are studying the Bible as literature. Monumental in
scope and written especially for high school students and general
readers, this encyclopedia surveys the material culture, customs,
and beliefs of the biblical world through more than 200
alphabetically arranged entries on the tools, animals, foods,
habits, laws, professions, and peoples of the Bible. Included are
such entries as: Afterlife Agriculture Angels Chariots Dogs
Embalming Houses Locusts Moloch Proverbs Sacrifice Vineyards War
Witchcraft And many more. Each entry provides definitions;
scriptural references; etymological, historical, and archaeological
information; and, when possible, a discussion of the relevance of
the topic to modern readers. The encyclopedia covers the peoples
who were a part of biblical life: the Essenes and Pharisees, the
scribes and priests, the neighbors and enemies, and the great
powers that enslaved them. In addition, it explains many of the
major events in Israel's history, the accepted concept of cosmology
and weather, and the common understanding of many details from the
Creation to Armageddon. Features and Benefits: Includes more than
200 alphabetically arranged entries. Provides numerous
illustrations. Entries cite works for further reading. Offers a
selected, general bibliography. Contains a variety of finding aids,
including lists of entries, cross-references, and a detailed index.
Illuminates daily life in biblical times. Supports the literature
curriculum by helping students understand thecentral text of the
Western tradition. Supports the history curriculum by using the
bible to explore the customs and cultures of the biblical world.
Fosters an appreciation for the Judeo-Christian heritage. Assists
general readers in learning about the foundations of Judaism,
Christianity, and Western civilization.
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