Google Answers Logo
View Question
 
Q: Life in New Testament Times ( Answered 4 out of 5 stars,   0 Comments )
Question  
Subject: Life in New Testament Times
Category: Miscellaneous
Asked by: rcoffmank-ga
List Price: $5.00
Posted: 13 Mar 2005 20:30 PST
Expires: 12 Apr 2005 21:30 PDT
Question ID: 494186
Were there any chickens living in Palestine during the time of Jesus?
Answer  
Subject: Re: Life in New Testament Times
Answered By: kriswrite-ga on 14 Mar 2005 14:09 PST
Rated:4 out of 5 stars
 
Hello rcoffmank~

The answer is "yes, probably."

Chickens are rarely mentioned in the Bible, but Jesus referred to hens
and roosters at least twice. In the New Testament, Jesus prediucted
that Peter would betray him three times before the cock crowed. (See
Matt. 26:34: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/index.php?search=matthew%2026:34&version=31
. Also see: Mark 14:30; Luke 22:34; and John 13:38.)

In addition, Jesus spoke of hens who tucked their chicks under their
wings (Matt. 23:37 and Luke 13:34:
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2013:34;&version=31 )

Given the fact that Jesus mentions them, most experts believe chickens
were domesticated throughout Israel.

According to "The Illustrated Dictionary of the Bible" (edited by
Herbert Lockyer, Sr.:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0785212302/qid=1110837925/sr=8-4/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i4_xgl14/102-6342825-7418531?v=glance&s=books&n=507846),
"domestic chickens probably descended from the red jungle fowl of
Asia. Cocks were bred for the ancient sport of cockfighting before
hens were raised for meat and eggs. The crowing cocks served the
ancient world as an alarm clock...Soldiers often rotated their guard
duty" according to the cock's crow. (p. 55)

Regards,
Kriswrite

RESEARCH STRATEGY:
Examination of above mentioned Bible Dictionary
Personal knowledge
rcoffmank-ga rated this answer:4 out of 5 stars

Comments  
There are no comments at this time.

Important Disclaimer: Answers and comments provided on Google Answers are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Google does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. Please read carefully the Google Answers Terms of Service.

If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by emailing us at answers-support@google.com with the question ID listed above. Thank you.
Search Google Answers for
Google Answers  


Google Home - Answers FAQ - Terms of Service - Privacy Policy