Occupations in 1st Century Palestine
- Agriculture: Wheat, barley, olives, grapes; goats, sheep, chickens.
- Fishing: Sea of Galilee; many fishermen.
- Carpentry: Houses, furniture, wooden objects (Jesus was a carpenter).
- Pottery: Pots, jugs, bowls, clay objects.
- Textiles: Wool, linen, cotton → clothes, blankets.
- Mining: Copper, iron, salt.
- Trade: Regional and international (Roman Empire, Arabia, India, China).