A summary of BIBLICAL ANTIQUITIES; for the use of schools, bible-classes and families. By John W. Nevin. Pub. by American Sunday-School Union in 1849. Illustrated.
Contents covers:
Geography and Climate, Names and divisions of the Holy Land, climate, Natural History, Vegetable Productions, animals, Birds, Dwellings and Household Accomodations, Occupations, Pastoal Life, Husbandry, Handicrafts and trade, Learned Professions, Dress, Meals, Social intercourse, Dress, Meals and entertainment, , Marriage relations, Relations between parents and children, of slaves, Diseases, Death and burial, Writing, Music and dancing, Games and theatres, Dividing and reckoning time, Patriarchal Government, Anciant Israelitish government, Jewish Government after the captivity, Kings, Punishments, Military affairs, General history of religion, The tabernacle, The holy city, The first temple, The second Temple, The levites, The priests, The High-Priest, Sacrifices and other religious offerings, Sacrificial rites, Meaning and origin of sacrifies, , The daily service, The Sabbath, New Moons and feast of Trumpets, The Three Great Festivals, The Great day of Atonement, Sacred Years, Sacred seasons of Human Institution, Members of the Jewish church, Synagogues, Religious sects: Pharises, Sadducees, Essenes and Samaritans. Christian, Hebrew, Jewish, Religion, history, anthropology, archaeology, Middle East,
Book is faded, bumped corners. In fair to good condition. 447 pp.
A fascinating book.
