The Cultural World of the Bible: An Illustrated Guide to Manners and Customs, 4th ed.

In this thoroughly updated edition of The Cultural World of the Bible from Victor H. Matthews—a leading expert on the social world of the Bible—introduces the manners and customs of the ancient world. From what people wore, ate, and built, to how they exercised justice, mourned, and viewed family and legal customs, this illustrated guide helps readers gain valuable insight into the cultural background of the biblical world.