Handbook of Life in Bible Times

This book contains great detail of what life, and society was like in Jesus's day. The explanations, and historical facts presented mostly in full colour are a captivating guide to understanding all the contemporary references in the Bible. I have not come across another book like it, if you can find one, grab it fast, as it's currently out of print (for some unknown reason) I hope you can all read it, its an absolute treasure.

The book is organized by category and covers the spectrum of historical and cultural information useful for understanding Biblical passages. References in the margin direct the reader to appropriate Biblical passages where the information can be applied. There are numerous illustrations drawn from archeology. Many of these illustrations are taken for contempory sources and most of them are in color. This volume is useful to the studend, scholar and teacher. It is a crime that it is not in print.