Volschenk, G.J. (Gert Jacobus)2010-02-242010-02-242002Volschenk, GJ 2002, 'Die ontwikkeling vanaf ’n simplistiese na ’n gevorderde agrariese ekonomie in die leefwêreld van die Bybel : The development of the agrarian society of the Bible from a simplistic to an advanced agrarian society', HTS Teologiese Studies/ Theological Studies, vol. 58, no. 4, pp. 1829-1854.[http://www.hts.org.za/index.php/HTS/issue/archive]0259-9422 (print)http://hdl.handle.net/2263/13219The aim of this article, is to study the development of the ancient economy from a simplistic agrarian society to an advanced agrarian society. The Hasmonian Empire formed the bridge from a simplistic to an advanced agrarian society. The Roman Empire was the end product of the evolution process and an example of the advanced agrarian society.AfrikaansFaculty of Theology, University of PretoriaAgrarian societyBiblical societyAncient economyAgriculture in the BibleAgriculture, Ancient -- Economic aspectsEconomy -- Ancient IsraelArticle