Makeup and Jewelry
Makeup has been in existence at least since 2000 BC. Many women, particularly women in Egypt, used kohl sticks to…
Things
Manger
A feedbox for cattle or horses. It was usually filled with straw, hay, or oats. The most well-known manger was…
Manna
A grain-like food God provided for the Israelites while they wandered in the wilderness. The name manna means “What is…
Mark, gospel of
This gospel was the first of the four to be written—around AD 55–65 by John Mark, a relative of Barnabas.…
Marriage
A special relationship between a man and a woman that is legally binding. Marriage began in the garden of Eden…
Matthew, gospel of
Matthew, a former tax collector and disciple of Jesus, wrote this gospel in AD 60–65 for Jewish readers. This gospel…
Melon
The melons eaten by the people of Israel while in Egypt were probably watermelons.
Micah, book of
An Old Testament book written by the prophet Micah just before Israel was conquered in 722 BC. In his book,…
Mourning
Showing sadness or sorrow, usually at a person’s death, but sometimes because of a wrongdoing. When people in Bible times…
Music/Musical Instruments
Music was very important in Bible times. Music was used to call people to worship, to battle, or to sound…
Mustard
The mustard seed is small and grows rapidly into a large plant. Jesus used the mustard seed as an example…
Myrrh
A resin that comes from the commiphora myrrha shrub. When dissolved, its oil is used as medicine or expensive perfume.…