Translation of : Manners and Customs of Bible Lands.

Tent dwellings -- Houses of one room -- Houses of more than one room -- Foods and their preparation for eating -- Customs at mealtime -- Special suppers and banquets -- The sacred duty of hospitality -- Daily program of activities -- Dress and ornamentation -- Parental position in the home -- Birth and care of children -- Education of youth -- Religion in the home -- Marriage customs -- Some special events of domestic festivity -- Sickness in Bible lands -- Death in Oriental lands -- Shepherd life : the care of sheep and goats -- Growing and harvesting grain -- Care of vineyards -- Olive and fig tree culture -- Trades and professions -- Vocal and instrumental music -- The Oriental town or city -- Customs regarding property -- Domestic animals -- Traveling on land and sea -- Palestine water supply -- Raids and blood-avenging -- Slavery in Bible times -- Greek athletics and Roman gladiatorial shows.