Many American plants also grew in the Mediterranean world of Biblical times. This sound and accurate reference describes trees, herbs, flowers, grains, reeds, and other plants, telling both Bible stories and sayings associated with them. Entries include general planting instructions, requirements, and descriptions. 16 illustrations.
". . . and it was Evening and it was Morning, the Third Day." Why was this day different from all others according to the Bible? In the Book of Genesis we are told that every plant on earth, including trees, was created on that day. In this seminal study, Jo Ann Gardner shows how the ancient Israelites, the compilers of the Hebrew Bible, not only made practical use of native plants but studied them to reveal meanings that enabled them to better understand the Biblical text. From the forbidden fruit Adam and Eve ate, to the mandrakes Rachel pleaded with her sister to share with her, to the reeds used to protect Moses when he was set adrift as an infant, deeper insights are provided regarding their significance. Seeds of Transcendence has been designed to enable readers to develop a more profound appreciation of the most influential book ever written. Over 100 full-color photos. "One of the most erudite and fascinating books I have read in recent times" -- Blu Greenberg, author of On Women and Judaism
This book celebrates the plants of the Old Testament and New Testament, including the Apocrypha, and of the Quran. From acacia, the wood of the tabernacle, to wormwood, whose bitter leaves cured intestinal worms, 81 fascinating chapters—covering every plant that has a true botanical counterpart—tell the stories of the fruits and grains, grasses and trees, flowers and fragrances of ancient lore. The descriptions include the plants' botanical characteristics, habitat, uses, and literary context. With evocative quotations and revelatory interpretations, this information is all the more critical today as the traditional agrarian societies that knew the plants intimately become urbanized. The unusually broad geographic range of this volume extends beyond Israel to encompass the Holy Land's biblical neighbors from southern Turkey to central Sudan and from Cyprus to the Iraq border. Richly illustrated with extensive color photography and with a foreword by the incomparable Garrison Keillor, this delightful ecumenical botany offers the welcome tonic of a deep look into an enduring, shared natural heritage.
The NIV God s Word for Gardeners Bible is a hardcover devotional Bible designed to highlight the many ways God speaks to his people using the language of seeds, cultivation, growth and gardens. Put down your roots and let the Ultimate Gardener tend to your soul."
Renowned American vegetable gardener Ed Smith, works according to four principles. He explains these principles: wide rows, organic methods, raised beds and deep soil, to show how to grow high yield crops and produce better quality food.
First published in 2005. This reference guide includes 230 identified plants mentioned in the bible, currently known of from the present day knowledge of Biblical botany. It includes translations from Hebrew into English, biblical cross-referencing, as well as illustrations and a section on unidentified plants.
Combining wisdom from the Good Book and America's most popular hobby, Allan A. Swenson celebrates the glories of biblical herbs. From aloe to coriander, dill to hyssop, and sage to wormwood, Herbs of the Bible and How to Grow Them provides gardeners with essential information on planting times, soil preparation, herb care (in and out-of-doors), drying and cooking methods -- even how to use the herbs for aromatherapy. Readers will also find out where the herbs are mentioned in the Bible and have a complete guide to biblical gardens around the United States and the rest of the world -- with a special chapter on the magnificent Biblical Garden Preserve outside Tel Aviv.Complete with sources for seeds and gardening supplies, plans for designing a personal garden, and a list of places that feature herbs of the Bible, such as the Cloisters in New York City, this an indispensable book that will enable readers to nurture beautiful plants as well as their own spirituality.
Explores the creation of a garden sanctuary with practical advice on plant selection, color, creating pathways and gates, and sharing the space with wildlife.
