Cart
Free Shipping in Australia
Proud to be B-Corp

Homes and Families John Drane

Homes and Families By John Drane

Homes and Families by John Drane


$17.19
Condition - Very Good
Only 2 left

Summary

An intriguing and exciting information book on the Bible for older children. Volume 8 of the Bible World series recreates the daily life of young and old, rich and poor, their times of work, of play and of celebration.

Homes and Families Summary

Homes and Families: Growing Up in Bible Times by John Drane

A boy learns to farm the land....a girl threads the family loom... a family gathers for the annual Passover festival.... A village wedding is celebrated with songs and dancing... Here are scenes from family life in Bible times - the everyday tasks to be carried out, the pattern of seasons in the farming year, the excitement of festivals and celebrations, the shared grief of funerals in tightly-knit communities. 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. Families 2. On The Move 3. Settled Communities 4. Ordinary Homes 5. Wealthy Homes 6. The Pattern of the Year 7. A Year of Festivals 8. Passover 9. A Marriage is Arranged 10. Family Roles 11. A New Baby 12. Growing Up 13. Fun and Games 14. From Farm to Food 15. Cooking 16. Meals 17. Making Clothes 18. What People Wore 19. Hygiene 20. A Death in the Family

Additional information

GOR001440290
9780745921785
0745921787
Homes and Families: Growing Up in Bible Times by John Drane
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Lion Hudson Ltd
1995-06-01
48
N/A
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

Customer Reviews - Homes and Families