£25.00

Major full colour illustrated reference book on the cultural and social context of the

Bible.

The authors of the 66 books of the Bible reflect the social, cultural and religious

contexts in which they lived. Understanding these contexts can greatly enrich and

deepen our appreciation of the Bible's meaning and message.

In this splendid illustrated book, John Drane provides an unparalleled survey of the

many different worlds which helped to forge the pages of the Bible. He ranges over

thousands of years from the earliest hunter-gatherers to the Roman world in Jesus'

day. Areas covered include courtly and military structures, home life, social and

economic relationships and ritual and cultural practices. Beautifully illustrated

throughout, this book will enable the reader to approach the Bible with fresh insight,