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Work and Society John Drane

Work and Society By John Drane

Work and Society by John Drane


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Summary

An intriguing and exciting information book on the Bible for older children. Volume 9 of the Bible World series explores work, trades, government, transport, society and worship in the Ancient Middle East.

Work and Society Summary

Work and Society: Everyday life in Bible times. by John Drane

A bustling market place...local craftworkers selling their wares...merchants offering treasures brought from distant lands...powerful men riding by in their chariots...beggars with outstretched hands.... This book recreates the atmosphere of Bible times. It explores the places where people live and work, the smelly workshops, the teeming market-places, the splendid temples, the opulent palaces and the mighty fortresses. This ten-volume series uncovers the exciting real-life story of the Bible. Collect all the books in the Bible World series and build a reference library that you will turn to again and again. Get to know the people of the Bible - their land, their history, their lives, their heroes and their beliefs.

About John Drane

John Drane taught practical theology at the universities of Stirling and Aberdeen, and is currently a Fellow of St John's College, Durham, and an adjunct professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, California. He is widely known for his best-selling books on the Bible: Introducing the Old Testament and Introducing the New Testament.

Table of Contents

Contents 1. 2,000 Years of Change 2. Life and Worship 3. Priests and Levites 4. Judgement and Justice 5. The Poor and the Sick 6. Kings 7. Government Officials 8. The King's Army 9. On the Defensive 10. The First Synagogues 11. Travel By Land 13. Travel By Water 14. Buying and Selling 15. Money 16. The Potter 17. The Carpenter 18. The Builder 19. The Metalworker 20. The Leatherworker

Additional information

GOR004254047
9780745921792
0745921795
Work and Society: Everyday life in Bible times. by John Drane
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Lion Hudson Plc
1994-11-25
48
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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