Kirjahaku

Because the Bible describes a culture very different from that of Western countries today, what it says is sometimes puzzling to modern readers. In many cases, however, the ways in which Near Eastern merchants and farmers carry on their daily work have hardly changed over the intervening centuries since the inspired authors wrote. The aim of this interesting volume is to clarify familiar scriptural phrases and texts by explaining some unusual Eastern customs, thereby shedding new light on the unchanging truth of God's word. Here are fascinating insights into a number of areas of life in biblical lands yesterday and today--clothing and jewels, feasts, home life, women, peasants, fields, tombs, tents, trades, and much more.

""Strange Scriptures That Perplex The Western Mind"" is a book written by Barbara M. Bowen that explores various religious texts and practices from around the world that may seem unusual or perplexing to those from a Western background. The book delves into the beliefs and customs of various religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and more, examining the ways in which these traditions can challenge Western assumptions and ways of thinking. Bowen draws on her own experiences and research to provide insight into the meanings and significance of these strange scriptures, offering readers a new perspective on the diversity of religious beliefs and practices around the world. Through her engaging and accessible writing style, Bowen encourages readers to consider new ways of understanding and appreciating the complexity of the human experience.This is a new release of the original 1944 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.