Includes bibliographical references and index.

Palestine eighteen centuries ago -- Jews and gentiles in "the land" -- In Galilee at the time of our Lord -- Travelling in Palestine: roads, inns, hospitality, custom-house officers, taxation, publicans -- In Judea -- Jewish homes -- The upbringing of Jewish children -- Subjects of study. Home education in Israel ; Female education ; Schools and schoolmasters -- Mothers, daughters, and wives in Israel -- In death and after death -- Jewish views on trade, tradesman, and trades' guilds -- Commerce -- Among the people, and with the Pharisees -- The "fraternity" of Pharisees -- Relation of the Pharisees to the Sadducees and Essenes, and to the gospel of Christ -- Synagogues: their origin, structure, and outward arrangements -- The worship of the synagogue -- Outline of ancient Jewish theological literature.