I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have
the Light of life.   John 8:12

This Holy Land Oil Lamp and Jug set is a full-size, authentic replica of the most common household utensils used during the Second Temple period, the time when Jesus lived and preached. Formed from the very earth of the Holy Land, this oil lamp and jug set brings the light of Jesus' life directly into your home.

Like their biblical originals, these fully-functional, reproduction terra-cotta lamps come unglazed and can be used with any common cooking oil. Olive oil, the choice oil of the ancient people of the Holy Land, produces an especially beautiful golden glow.

There is no clear description of a lamp in the Bible but many have been discovered from the ancient world, especially in Israel. We know the lamps that were in use during the time of Jesus, and we also know the lamps that were in use by the Hebrews in early Egypt because of archaeological discoveries.

Oil lamps were made of common pottery and first began to appear in Israel during the Neolithic Period. In the ancient world people did not have electricity like we have today, in fact the inside of the home was about as dim as a 40 watt light bulb. Most homes would contain several oil lamps because olive oil was in abundance and therefore not expensive. Ancient lamps were oval shaped, and flat on top.

They actually had small bowls on one end, with the other end pinched real tight which formed a groove to hold the cotton or flax wick. One end of the wick would even float in the olive oil. Some of the lamps had a lid over the bowl.

Olive oil was available in abundance and therefore lamps were left on for long periods of time, and also gave off a sweet scent.

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