Who knows the details of Jesus' life?

Question

I am interested in knowing what people ate and wore in Jesus' day, particularly what Jesus Himself wore. Was it the sort of robe we see in paintings, and if so, can you describe it and tell me what it was made of? And what sort of shoes did he wear--did he go barefoot or did he have sandals, and what sort of sandals were they? What was the weather like? Also, what sort of houses did people live in, and what was the furniture like in those houses? What sort of bed might Jesus have slept on? Where was the cooking done, outside on a fire or in a kitchen of sorts, and what was it like? What was the food of the day, and where did it come from? What sort of entertainments did people enjoy; was there sport? How long did people live, and what sort of medical care did they receive? Did people have pets? How old were they when they got married, and did they choose their partner or was it arranged by their parents? Did people travel much from town to town? How long did they sleep?

Answer 1

There are good books that will answer your questions. One is a Bible history web book with photos called Bible Believer's Archeology www.biblehistory.net

Answer 2

I recommend you find anything about Josephus the historian who lived in Jerusalem during Jesus day.

Think on this. You of course knew your great grandfather. If you just go back twenty grandfathers you are now in Jesus day. The Romans enjoyed the rule of Israel and the Hebrew people. The Romans had flush toilets. The Hebrew people had a running sewage ditch nearby for their sanitation. Rome taxed the Hebrew people heavily for their Roman brand of government and protection. Israel has a Mediterranean type of weather much like Los Angeles Calif. Six months of rain and mud slides, then six months of scorching heat and brush fires.. Figs and olive oil with home made bread was eaten. They lived a long time like us 60 or 70. The sick had to go to the temple priest for cleansing.
Marriages were arranged. Others who did not care for traditional marriages just lived together. Uh, just like today, right?

Answer 3

There are two books I suggest you read to help answer many of your questions. First, NIV Archeological Study Bible. Second, "New Testament Times" by Merrill C. Tenney. You can find both these books at an online ministry called Grason. Once on the site look under the heading "Books." I'd put the webb address on here, but I don't think we're supposed to. Just type in Grason in yahoo's search engine. You will find the site at the top of the list.

Answer 4

You can watch the 1974 Jesus film from the Jesus project. They were careful with the background and clothes and props and everything.

Also, if you got each question answered, you could probably write a pretty good book.

http://www.mechanicsburgnewchurch.org

Answer 5

You could read about it in the Bible, but I would suggest going to Encarta online or Wikipedia and looking up Isreali culture during the late B.C. and early A.D. area. The library would also have good info.

Answer 6

John the baptist ate Locusts and wild honey. Any other information you need to know try reading the bible or watch the Mel Gibson Movie Passion of Christ.

Answer 7

WOW alot of questions. Best way I can tell you to get your answers is ask a Jew. Jesus was a Jew and they would know the customs of that day.

Answer 8

these are many questions..I'd suggest researching Jewish history, customs, religion. From 2000 years ago to the present. good luck.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

i know the answer By reading the new testament