AWARD WINNER! 1st Place, hardcover spirituality, Catholic Book Awards (Catholic Press Association) This unique and beautiful book offers information about the healing plants mentioned in hundreds of Bible verses, their scriptural context, their use in biblical times, present-day uses and their role in healing body, mind and soul. Healing Plants of the Bible includes:
· Part 1, Land of the Bible tells about the plants of the Bible lands, then and now, describes difficulties in identifying plants, gives information about climates of the Holy Land and vegetation in five geographic zones.
· Part 2, Ancient Medicine and Healing, discusses medicine and healing in history and the use of biblical plants as symbols throughout Scripture.
· Part 3, Healing Plants and Their Histories presents 38 biblical plants, each with its biblical reference, lore, history and use, arranged in kindred groups: flavoring herbs; balms; bitter herbs; cleansing herbs; fruits of the field; incense and anointing oils; lilies of the field; lilies of the valley; manna; ointments and perfumes; the palm and the vine; and tithing herbs each with an original illustration and meditation.
· Part 4, Scripture Gardens, discusses the importance of gardens in the Bible, from the Garden of Eden to the garden in Revelation. This section also offers suggestions for planting your own Scripture garden and overview of 35 Scripture gardens worldwide.
· An Appendix discusses 40 more healing plants, with a biblical reference for each and notes on each plant s medicinal use. An exhaustive Bibliography provides countless resources for your own research and enjoyment.
· Part 1, Land of the Bible tells about the plants of the Bible lands, then and now, describes difficulties in identifying plants, gives information about climates of the Holy Land and vegetation in five geographic zones.
· Part 2, Ancient Medicine and Healing, discusses medicine and healing in history and the use of biblical plants as symbols throughout Scripture.
· Part 3, Healing Plants and Their Histories presents 38 biblical plants, each with its biblical reference, lore, history and use, arranged in kindred groups: flavoring herbs; balms; bitter herbs; cleansing herbs; fruits of the field; incense and anointing oils; lilies of the field; lilies of the valley; manna; ointments and perfumes; the palm and the vine; and tithing herbs each with an original illustration and meditation.
· Part 4, Scripture Gardens, discusses the importance of gardens in the Bible, from the Garden of Eden to the garden in Revelation. This section also offers suggestions for planting your own Scripture garden and overview of 35 Scripture gardens worldwide.
· An Appendix discusses 40 more healing plants, with a biblical reference for each and notes on each plant s medicinal use. An exhaustive Bibliography provides countless resources for your own research and enjoyment.
