The Biblical World

The Biblical world refers to the historical and cultural context of the events, people, and writings found in the Bible, primarily from ancient Near Eastern societies around 2000–500 BCE. It encompasses the customs, beliefs, political structures, and daily life of civilizations like the Israelites, Egyptians, Babylonians, and Persians. Understanding this world helps interpret biblical texts accurately, revealing their messages about faith, morality, and human nature. It combines archaeology, history, and literary analysis to provide insight into how the biblical stories reflected and influenced the societies from which they emerged.