Everyday Life in Bible Times

by Concordia Publishing House

Religious_studiesGrades 1–12

About This Curriculum

A fascinating glimpse into the customs, food, furnishings, and occupations of the Old and New Testaments with brief but vivid depictions of activities, tools, clothing, and more from Bible times.

What makes it unique: Provides detailed cultural and historical context for Bible study with simple line drawings and discussion questions suitable for both individual and group study

Everyday Life in Bible Times: Cultural Context Reference Resource

This curriculum from Concordia Publishing House examines daily life, customs, occupations, and material culture during biblical times. It serves as both a readable narrative and reference resource covering topics like agriculture, homes, trades, and social customs across Old and New Testament periods.

Best for

Families seeking cultural and historical background to enhance biblical understanding, or as a supplementary resource for religious studies curriculum

Evaluation Criteria

1 strength · 2 concerns · 1 neutral · 2 insufficient evidence

Historical ContextStrength

This curriculum provides excellent historical and cultural context for biblical periods.

Covers detailed aspects of life including occupations, agriculture, food, homes, trades, travel, and social customs from both Old and New Testament times

Theological KnowledgeConcern

The curriculum focuses on cultural and historical context rather than systematic theological knowledge building.

Topics covered include occupations, agriculture, homes, trades, and social customs rather than doctrinal or theological content

Primary Text EngagementConcern

The curriculum does not appear to engage students directly with primary biblical texts.

The review describes examination of customs, occupations, and daily life but makes no mention of reading or studying actual Scripture passages

Direct InstructionNeutral

The curriculum includes structured learning supports with discussion questions and activities.

Features discussion questions at the end of each chapter and research and hands-on activities to support learning

Teacher TrainingInsufficient Evidence

No evidence of teacher training or professional development materials.

Review mentions discussion questions and activities but no teacher guides or training resources

Vocabulary BuildingInsufficient Evidence

Limited evidence of explicit religious or theological vocabulary instruction.

Review mentions topics like occupations and trades but does not indicate systematic vocabulary development beyond cultural terms

Review Sources

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Cathy Duffy

Key Facts
GradesGrades 1–12
SubjectReligious_studies
PedagogyClassical
Faith-BasedChristian/Protestant
FormatPhysical
Pricing$11.49 at Amazon.com | $1.51 Used at Amazon.com Marketplace

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