Ancient Customs

Windows

The ancient window looked very much like a fisherman's net, and was used in warm middle eastern countries. It was formed of reticulated work, and highly ornamental. They also had hinges which allowed them to be open or shut. On very hot days then sun is kept out while the air is let in through the trellis openings. ....

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Ancient Israelite Houses

First Century Israelite Houses in the Lower City....

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Ancient Ox Carts

Illustration of ox carts used by the ancient Philistines...

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Ancient Lamps

In the ancient world there wasn't electricity like today, in fact the inside of a home was about as dim as a 40-watt light bulb. In the earliest of times lamps were stone bowls filled with animal fat. They would float a wick of twisted plant fibers. Later the bowls were made of pottery filled with olive oil. Most homes would contain several oil lam...

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Ancient Women's Head Covering

Illustration of a Head covering for women in ancient times...

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Wealthy Israelite House

Illustration of a Wealthy Israelite Home...

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Tracks Between Walls

Illustration of how people travelled between city walls....

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Ancient Men's Head Covering

In ancient Israel there seems to have been no covering for the head except on certain occasions. For example, during times of great distress it was customary to wear a head covering....

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Ancient Phylacteries

Phylacteries (tephillin). These are strips of leather to which is attached little square box made of parchment and painted black. The box contains four parts of the Torah written on parchment: Exodus 13:1 and 11:6; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; 11:13-21. According to Deut 6:4-9 two phylacteries were used, one for the head and one for the arm. These (called fr...

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Ancient Women Traveling

Illustration of Women Traveling in Ancient Times...

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