{"product_id":"an-illustrated-reference-to-manners-customs-of-the-bible-hardcover","title":"An Illustrated Reference to Manners \u0026 Customs of the Bible - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames M. Freeman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny study of the Bible inevitably turns up situations that give us pause. We wonder: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow could ancient peoples use slime for mortar?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy is lifting up your eyes a sign of respect?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat were the images that Rachel stole from her father?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy would a grieving family hire mourners?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow did people in biblical times cast lots?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat made the housetop so important?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Author James Midwinter Freeman (1827-1900) takes you through the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, to explain different Oriental manners and customs that were common to people in ancient times, some of which are still evident in the East today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Illustrated Reference to Manners \u0026amp; Customs of the Bible\u003c\/i\u003e is a handy reference book filled with more than 140 helpful illustrations and fascinating information that you will turn to again and again. It will greatly aid anyone wishing to increase their understanding of the traditions, customs, and observances of biblical times.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Midwinter Freeman (1827-1900) was an American clergyman and writer. Born in New York City, he was educated at Wesleyan University and Mount Union College. He studied Latin, Greek, German, and Hebrew throughout his lifetime. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Early in his career, Freeman was a printer and then a teacher, when he was called to ministry. In 1850, at age twenty-three, he was admitted to the New Jersey Conference of Methodist Episcopal Church. He received full membership and was ordained a deacon two years later. In 1854, Freeman was ordained an elder. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e He served as a pastor for twenty-three years, mainly throughout New Jersey. Freeman brought many to Christ during the great religious awakening of 1857 and 1858. In a memorial for the 1900 minutes of the church's Newark Conference, J. L. Hurlbut wrote, \"He seemed an ideal minister, whether on the pulpit, or as pastor visiting my father's house, or in the Sunday school, where he was always present and was a born leader, or in the altar in the three months of continuous revival meetings, leading souls to Christ. I was not the only youth converted in that great revival under his ministry who became a minister.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Freeman also wrote and edited Sunday school books and periodicals for the Methodist Episcopal Church, and served on several boards. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e His \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Bible Manners and Customs\u003c\/i\u003e was first published in 1874. He also wrote \u003ci\u003eUse of Illustration in Sunday School Teaching\u003c\/i\u003e (1867) and \u003ci\u003eA Story History of the English Bible \u003c\/i\u003e(1879). \u003cbr\u003e But Freeman is perhaps best known--albeit perhaps anonymously--for writing and publishing more than thirty children's books under the pseudonym Robin Ranger, beginning around 1862. These illustrated works include \u003ci\u003eUp in the Garret\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOut in the Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSummer Days\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSunshine Hall\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Magic-Lantern\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRunning Birds \u0026amp; Pigeons\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRobin Ranger's Picture Book\u003c\/i\u003e. They were very popular with children of that era.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 528\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.18 x 9.06 x 6.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 26, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47465825009842,"sku":"9781641236607","price":32.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/4e675b1739965d15fd657e7d324bf843.webp?v=1779004237","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/an-illustrated-reference-to-manners-customs-of-the-bible-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}