Why did Bible people wash each other's feet? What was wrong with Leah's "tender eyes"? Why were the Israelites forbidden to boil a young goat in its mother's milk? What did Jesus mean about His "yoke" being "easy"? The Bible, in particular the Old Testament, is filled with accounts of strange practices and confusing stories like these. While the ancient Israelites understood their meaning, modern readers find many of them quite puzzling.
This is what this wonderful little book is all about. The Illustrated Guide to Bible Customs and Curiosities is written as a companion to the Bible and will be especially helpful to those who find their reading of the Bible somewhat stymied by its more perplexing stories. This guide will not only clear up any confusion but also open up whole new exciting worlds for you as you are brought deeper into Scripture by better understanding the customs and practices of the cultures and contexts it describes.
More than 750 clear, concise and orderly entries are included, covering every book of the Bible in order. Full-color illustrations as well as sidebars and photographs enhance the text, making The Illustrated Guide to Bible Customs and Curiosities both informative and entertaining.
I would highly recommend this book to everyone who wants to make their Bible reading more meaningful.
The Illustrated Guide to Bible Customs and Curiosities is written by George W. Knight, and published by Barbour Publishing.