Plants, Flowers, and Herbs of the Bible: The Living Legacy of the Third Day of Creation

wilfred edward shewell-cooper billy graham

Adam was the first human gardener, and from the beginning the Biblical narrative has been tied to the abundance of the earth, and its imagery is rich in reference to plants of every sort--the cedars of Lebanon, the brashly flourishing green bay tree, the lilies of the field, the vineyards' "tender grapes," the gall and wormwood of bitterness, healing herbs and life-sustaining fruits and vegetables. Dr. Shewell-Cooper identifies and discusses each tree, plant and herb mentioned in the Bible and in addition explores aspects of ancient gardening and farming techniques and problems which are relevant today--weed, pest and insect control, manuring and irrigation. Whether you know more about the Bible or about gardening and farming, [this book] will both enlighten and delight you.

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221 pages, Paperback

First published January 1,1988