For anyone wanting an overview of daily life in Old Testament Palestine, THE COMPACT HANDBOOK OF OLD TESTAMENT LIFE is made to order. Based on the most recent data from scholars and archeologists, author John Bimson has brought together a wealth of interesting, informative and understandable facts that help the reader come to a vital understanding of the Old Testament world and its message for us today.

An excellent resource for personal Bible study, Christian educators, pastors, and Bible students, this handbook covers these main topics:

The Land States and Empires

City Life

Family Life

Warfare

Water

Pastoral Nomads

Village Farmers

Israel's Civil and Religious Institutions