Unit 02
Cultural Background Studies
Chapter 03
Significant Cultural Elements
02.03.00.A. CHILDREN IN A SYNAGOGUE SCHOOL. Illustration by Godfrey Durand. 1896. Students normally sat on the floor “at the feet” of their teacher, not only in Israel, but in all cultures in the ancient Middle East. All reading was done “out-loud” because the skill of reading silently was unknown at this time.