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).
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