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Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity: Complete in One Volume, A-Z Hardcover – August 1, 2017

by Edwin M. Yamauchi (Author), Marvin R. Wilson (Author)
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The Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity is a unique reference work that provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 4000 BC to approximately AD 600.

Also available as a 4-volume set (ISBN 9781619708617), this complete one-volume edition covers topics from A-Z. This dictionary casts light on the culture, technology, history, and politics of the periods of the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, with contributions by many others, this unique reference work explains details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, and religious practices, with extensive bibliographic material for further exploration.

There are 115 articles ranging from 5-20 pages long. Scholars, pastors, and students (and their teachers) will find this to be a useful resource for biblical study, exegesis, and sermon preparation.

“This is not your standard Bible dictionary, but one that focuses on aspects of daily life in Bible times, addressing interesting and sometimes puzzling topics that are often overlooked in other encyclopedias. I highly recommend the Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity and will be giving it ‘shout-outs’ in my classes in the years to come.” ―James K. Hoffmeier, Professor of Old Testament and Near Eastern Archaeology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

“This wonderful resource is much more than a dictionary. It is a compendium of substantive essays on numerous facets of daily life in the ancient world. I am frequently asked by pastors and students for recommendations on books that illuminate the manners, customs, and cultural practices of the biblical world. Now I have the ideal set of books to recommend.” ―Clinton E. Arnold, Dean and Professor of New Testament, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University
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Want to read the Bible in its original context?

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Want to read the Bible in its original context? From Jewish customs to Greek culture, the Dictionary of Daily Life’s 115+ entries serve as your gateway into cultures and societies that existed thousands of years ago.

Bible dictionaries aren’t hard to find. Dictionaries that put that biblical information in the context of surrounding cultures and societies, however, are rarer.

With the Dictionary of Daily Life, explore over 115 key topics, each covering background information and packed with images from 6 major cultures and time periods!

Covering over 4,500 years of history, the DDL will help you to see how culture, technology, religious customs, and politics affected the daily lives of people in biblical times.

Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity: Complete in One Volume, A-Z

Dive Into Key Topics with Its In-Depth Overviews

This is more than just a glossary! Sometimes you need more than 1–2 sentences to fully grasp a Bible topic.

With this 4‐in‐1 edition, enjoy having 5‐20 pages for EACH topic at your fingertips, divided into 6 major cultures and time periods.

Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity: Complete in One Volume, A-Z

Key Features of the Dictionary of Daily Life

  • Over 115 Topics from A-Z
  • Solid Overview
  • Extended Time Frame
  • 4-in-1 Volume Includes Stunning Photo Gallery

Here are just a few categories the Dictionary of Daily Life covers:

Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity: Complete in One Volume, A-Z

Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity: Complete in One Volume, A-Z

Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity: Complete in One Volume, A-Z

Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity: Complete in One Volume, A-Z

1. Home Life, Work & Entertainment

What was an average day like during Bible times?

Deepen your understanding of the Bible as you get a glimpse into everyday life in antiquity:

  • Home Life: Cities, dwellings, furniture, food, water, etc.
  • Work & Business: Agriculture, fishing, mining, etc.
  • Entertainment: Art, pottery, dance, theater, music, etc.
  • And more!

2. Beauty & Health

What did most Israelites wear? How often would they take a bath? Did Jesus have a beard?

Gain incredible insight into the lives of biblical people as you find out more about:

  • Clothing, hair, jewelry
  • Cosmetics, perfumes
  • Bathing, sanitation
  • And even more!

3. Culture & Customs

Jewish, Greek, and other cultures throughout history had very distinct customs. What were they?

Get a handle on key customs and topics, including:

  • Marriage, oaths/vows
  • Clean vs. unclean rituals
  • Laws, taxation, inheritance
  • Armies, military, weapons
  • Widows/orphans
  • And more!

4. And Dozens of Other Topical Overviews

This dictionary covers topics that are extremely relevant, but often overlooked, including:

  • Divorce, slavery, and childbirth
  • Wealth and poverty
  • Dentistry and medicine
  • And more!

Find Out Fascinating Facts That Will Add Depth to Your Study

Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity: Complete in One Volume, A-Z

Find out incredible facts as you cover topics from A-Z:

  • Paul's use of an athletic metaphor in 1 Corinthians 9:24–27 ("Run in such a way as to get the prize...") overlaps with his time in Corinth the year that the Panhellenic games were held nearby in AD 51. He may very well have watched them!
  • The word huiothesia, "adoption," is used 5 times in the New Testament by Paul. He uses it to describe the relationship between the believer and God. However, at the time, people's sense of identification, status, and allegiance were very connected to their biological families, so this idea was a radical one.
  • And more!

Editorial Reviews

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"This wonderful resource is much more than a dictionary. It is a compendium of substantive essays on numerous facets of daily life in the ancient world. I am frequently asked by pastors and students for recommendations on books that illuminate the manners, customs, and cultural practices of the biblical world. Now I have the ideal set of books to recommend."

--Clinton E. Arnold, Dean and Professor of New Testament, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University



This wonderful resource is much more than a dictionary. It is acompendium of substantive essays on numerous facets of daily life inthe ancient world. I am frequently asked by pastors and students forrecommendations on books that illuminate the manners, customs, and cultural practices of the biblical world. Now I have the ideal set ofbooks to recommend.
Clinton E. Arnold, Dean and Professor of New Testament, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University

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About the Author

Dr. Edwin M. Yamauchi is a world-class historian, editor and academic. He is Professor Emeritus of History at Miami University. Marvin R. Wilson is an American evangelical Biblical scholar, and Harold J. Ockenga Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hendrickson Academic; Volume ed. edition (August 1, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 2000 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1619701456
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1619701458
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 16 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.17 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.9 x 9.1 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Gordon P. Hugenberger
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptionally Useful Resource for Biblical Cultural Context
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Serious readers of the Bible are greatly indebted to Edwin Yamauchi and Marvin Wilson, and the team of respected scholars they assembled, for this much needed resource. Packed into this single 1818 page volume are 120 exceptionally readable and well researched articles on almost every major aspect of the culture of the biblical and post-biblical world of antiquity. These articles, arranged alphabetically, go from Abortion, Adoption, Adultery, Age & the Aged, and Agriculture, to Wealth & Poverty, Weapons, Widows & Orphans, Wild Animals & Hunting - with everything else in between. Each fascinating article is followed by an extensive bibliography which reflects respectful and judicious attention to the competing views and contributions of a wide range of responsible scholars. As a result, readers, whether or not they share the mainstream conservative Christian faith of the editors, are bound to find the articles highly informative and reliable - and truly just fun to read!
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5.0 out of 5 stars MONUMENTAL WORK...
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EXCELLENT BEAUTIFUL THANK YOU VERY MUCH
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great product
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Great illustrations of history.
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Randy A Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent dictionary about daily life in biblical times
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2019
Dictionary of Daily Life is an interesting dictionary. It includes lots of facts about daily life that I haven’t seen in a typical study Bible or commentary. Rather than telling you what to believe about something, all of the definitions and descriptions cover what was believed for different time periods in biblical history. Providing detailed information about the topics from multiple times periods makes this an excellent dictionary for Bible study and sermon prep. I highly recommend it.
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Daniel D.
4.0 out of 5 stars A useful and informative reference
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2017
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This book is a useful and informative reference on life in the world of the Bible. It provides details on everyday life, which enables the reader to place Bible accounts into a realistic, human context. An extensive bibliography after each topic enables you to pursue further study as desired, but more importantly demonstrates that the content is reliable.I wish I had this book 30 years ago.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Misleading Advertising - An Apologist's Reference Source
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2018
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This book - advertised, promoted and even recommended by various OT/NT "experts" - is written (mainly) by a Christian apologist/Biblical literalist, and uses as sources those in the field who match such limited thinking, such as Gagnon on sexuality and LGBT issues. Unbelievable. It is skewed, closed-minded and biased. It is not a credible historical reference for critical thinkers but rather an apologist's reference to shore-up born-again Evangelical or steadfast Catholic arguments around numerous issues. What a waste of time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent books
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