Trees, Fruits & Flowers of the Bible : A Guide for Bible Readers and Naturalists

Author: Goodfellow, Peter, Taylor, Marianne

Biblical studies & exegesis

Published on 21 December 2021 by John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd in the United Kingdom.

Hardback | 128 pages, 60 watercolours
183 x 235 x 18 | 584g

Trees, Fruits and Flowers of the Bible is an engaging and informative study of all the most important trees, fruits and flowers mentioned in the Bible, identifying the specific species and explaining the message or symbolism behind the texts. The Prologue sets the scene by giving a simple description of the topography and climate of Israel, so that readers - wherever they are - may get a sense of what the place is like. The following sections of the book cover the flora in detail. A wide range of fruits, herbs, nuts, flowers and trees is covered from those of major symbolical significance such as the apple and the olive tree as well as those less prominent like the saffron crocus but which none the less give a fascinating picture of everyday life in the Holy Land.