What kind of jobs did people have when Jesus was alive?

Answer 1

The New Testament of The Bible describes Jesus' father as a carpenter or builder, so many scholars presume Jesus followed in his footsteps before beginning his more traditionally recognized ministry. The New Testament of the Bible describes Jesus' father as a carpenter or builder, so many scholars presume Jesus followed in his footsteps before beginning his more traditionally recognized ministry.

Answer 2

AnswerMost people in the first century were farm workers or shepherds, while those near the sea or lakes may have been fishermen. According to the gospels, Jesus was a carpenter, or at least his father was. In the twons and cities, there were merchants and artisans, as well as priests and servants. Rome had a standing army that employed thousands throughout the empire.

Times were hard, and people earned money in any way they could. Fisherment on Lake Galilee also ran a ferry service for those who wished to cross the lake.

Answer 3

Jobs in the ancient times of Romans and Jesus era were menial and poor paying. Some business men did well but most people were poor. The jobs were as such:

• Candle making
• Cloth dying and selling
• Building
• Construction
• Carpentry
• Wine making
• Wine grape growing
• Farming
• Selling produce, meat and goods
• Being a Roman Guard
• Being a Rabbinic guard or rabbi
• Fishing
• Medicine
  
• Weaving
• leather making
• Iron and Metallurgy
  
• Blacksmith
• Chariot Builders
• Stable owners and workers
• Animal Husbandry
• and many more
  

Answer 4

Jesus has the job title of a carpenter, although the bible never has any passage about it.

Answer 5

Answer

Preach the people about his mission of coming as the messenger

Answer 6

Jesus had no actual job as he was a preacher of the lord God. However, to earn his living, he was a carpenter.

Answer 7

He washed dishes at the Olive garden

Answer 8

fishing, farming, and commerce