Kissing, among men, a Syrian custom, [70], [71]; of the hands of parents, [335].

Kneading done in the evening, [373].

Kneading-day, [198-200].

Kneading-troughs, [374].

Kummer (girdle), [252], [253].

Lambs, newly born, carried by shepherd, [306], [307].

Language, daily, of the Syrian, is Biblical, [87-90]; abstinence from "pious, " in America, [90]. See Speech.

Lap, in the Bible, [267].

Last Supper, the, [56-69], [74]; in harmony with Syrian life, [56], [57]; painted by da Vinci in Occidental form, [58], [59]; appointments of, were Oriental, [59-69]; no women at, [207], [334]; conversation of Jesus and Peter after, [399].

Leaven, parable of the, [149], [199]; held in esteem by the Syrians, [150]; the meaning corruption figurative, [152]; use of, in making bread, [199].