Wow, didn't think of it that way, always thought it meant to lay back. Must
have taken a lot of room around the table to fit every body, but maybe they
didn't use a table. We ate on the floor when I was in the Middle East, but
sat up.
I learned something new today.
JB
----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas E. Bryant" <saltracer@awwwsome.com>
To: "John Beckett" <saltracer@servusa.com>
Cc: "Sparky" <wmtsmith@landracing.com>; "Albaugh, Neil"
<albaugh_neil@ti.com>; <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, September 03, 2004 11:17 AM
Subject: Re: E- --EVOLUTION
> John,
>
> In Biblical times it was customary for people to recline at the table.
> They ate lying on their side. I assume the Romans did the same.
>
> A few of many quotes from the bible signifying the above.
>
> Luke 12:37
> 37 It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching
> when he comes. I tell you the truth, he will dress himself to serve,
> will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them.
> (NIV)
>
> Matt 26:6-7
> 6 While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of a man known as Simon the
Leper,
> 7 a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume,
> which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table.
> (NIV)
>
> Matt 26:20
> 20 When evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the Twelve.
> (NIV)
>
> Tom, Redding CA - #216 D/FCC
>
> John Beckett wrote:
> > OK, whats the story about the Romans eating on their side. Havent heard
that
> > one.
> >
> > JB
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