Illustrated Bible History
Ancient Bible Customs - Salutation Customs
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Ancient Salaam |
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| Illustration showing how an ancient salaam or temenah was done. During the bible times whenever there was a visitor an exchange of kisses or bowing was done and after that the salaam was exchanged saying "Peace be unto thee;" and answer "And unto thee be peace." | |
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Bowing To The King |
| The salutation custom of bowing to the king. This salutation is consists of bending the body forward at the right angle, the hands resting meanwhile upon the knees. | |
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Salutation Custom |
| During the bible times, when people met each other they used kind salutations to greet each other. This manner is observance to the rule of politeness. | |
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Bowing Very Low |
| Saluting by bowing very low. This mode of saluting is done by stooping with the face to the earth and bowing. | |
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Respectful Bowing |
| Illustration of respectful bowing done in ancient east. This is done by bending the body very low then placing the right hand on the breast or touching the lips and the forehead with right hand or by folding arms or by placing the relaxed hands on the knees. | |
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Patriarchal Blessing |
| An illustration of patriarchal form of blessing given to a person greeting the elder. | |
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Oriental Salutation by Bending |
| Oriental salutation by bending or prostration to a superior. | |
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Oriental Sautation by Kneeling and Kissing of the Hand |
| Oriental salutation by kneeling and kissing the hand of a sovereign. | |
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Oriental Salutation by Kssing or Bowing |
| Oriental salutation by kissing or bowing to a respected equal or intimate friend. |