LibGuides: Year 7: RE: Life at the Time of Jesus: Home

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Most of the books about Jesus and life in the time of the New Testament are in the 220 section of the Non-fiction shelves.

Search the Marian College Resource Centre library catalogue AccessIt for available resources.

Useful books

Daily life at the time of Jesus by Miriam F. Vamosh
Call Number: 220.90 VAM
ISBN: 0687048915
Publication Date: 2001
Great information, illustrations and photographs on daily life.
Homes and Families by Margaret Embry; John W. Drane; Nigel Hepper; Alan Millard
Call Number: 220.9 EMB
ISBN: 9780745921785
Publication Date: 1995
Includes scenes from family life in Bible time from everyday tasks to special celebrations.
Living in Bible Times by Tim Dowley
Call Number: 220 LIV
ISBN: 9780825473357
Publication Date: 2008
This book is based on historical and archaeological research. Pull the tabs for some great graphics.
The World Jesus Knew by Marc Olson; Jem Maybank (Illustrator)
Call Number: 225.9 OLS
ISBN: 9781506425009
Publication Date: 2017
This book brings the Bible to life. Explore the world Jesus knew.
The World of the Bible by Roberta Harris
Call Number: 220.91 HAR
ISBN: 9780500050736
Publication Date: 1995
Read pages 142 - 143 for daily life in New Testament times.

Ebook

Daily Life in the New Testament by James W. Ermatinger
Call Number: EBOOK
ISBN: 9780313341755
Publication Date: 2008
This ebook is an excellent resource that provides detailed information.
Read the chapters on Rural life and urban life and Family Life and living conditions.
You will need a password to access this book. See the Resource Centre staff.
Login in to the Gale Virtual Reference Library and look under History.

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Searching the Web

There is a lot of material available on the Internet therefore it is important to use effective search techniques to find the right material to suit your needs.

Decide on your Search terms.

Try a broad search on Jerusalem - history, Israel - history, Palestine - history

Or be more specific.

Try History of biblical events

Websites

Click on these websites for information on life in the time of Jesus.

Daily life for women in ancient Israel
Basic information about the typical life for women in the ancient world.
Daily life in ancient and modern Jerusalem
Read this book excerpt on daily life in Ancient Jerusalem.
Daily life in ancient Israel
Basic information about food, clothing and games.
Jewish groups at the time of Jesus
Gives an overview of Jewish groups at New Testament times.
Jewish Religious Groups
Gives a basic overview of various religious groups.

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Living in the time of Jesus