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- ISBN 9781577157595
- Weight: 998g
- Dimensions: 235 x 286mm
- Publication Date: 03 Sep 2026
- Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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Plants of the Bible is the most extensive, in-depth, and beautifully designed guide to the plants and gardens of scripture, blending faith, history, and the natural world into a captivating visual and educational experience. This richly illustrated reference connects the ancient world to the present day through the very plants that shaped spiritual life, everyday culture, and sacred symbolism throughout biblical history.
From papyrus to pomegranate, acacia to olive, Plants of the Bible examines the remarkable plants referenced across both the Old and New Testaments, many of which we still grow today. You will discover the intriguing history of how these plants were used for food, medicine, and ritual, while gaining insight into the lands and traditions of the ancient Near East. With every page, the book bridges faith and nature through biblical quotations, botanical photography, historical artwork, and cultural context that bring the scriptures vividly to life.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Detailed profiles of 45+ plants that appear in the Bible, including their Hebrew names, meanings, and symbolic significance.
- Historical and scriptural references for each species, explaining how the plants were used in daily and spiritual life.
- Beautiful photography and period illustrations—from ancient tapestries to archaeological paintings—that enrich the storytelling.
- Maps showing the geographical origins and biblical regions where key plants grew and were cultivated.
- Touches of practical information on how to grow or identify these biblical plants in modern landscapes.
With insight for followers of all the Abrahamic religions, including Judaism, Islam, and Christianity, Plants of the Bible is a perfect gift for Bible scholars, gardeners, clergy, and anyone interested in the intersection of faith and the natural world. Offering both beauty and depth, this elegant keepsake invites you to reflect, learn, and find inspiration in the living language of plants.
Florence Thinard was born in Royan, on France’s Atlantic coast. She traded her seaside town for Paris, where she immersed herself in study and earned degrees in history, political science, and international relations.
After several years of discovering the world through books, Florence decided to see it for herself. She joined groups of other vacationers and explorers, traveling the world from the United States to Turkey and from Egypt to Thailand. Upon returning to France, she became a journalist, specializing in children’s press and current event analysis. For ten years, documentary writing has satisfied her intense curiosity about history and how the world works. To balance this rigorous work, she enjoys writing children’s novels and tending to her garden in Toulouse.
At the end of a fulfilling career as a science and mathematics teacher, Marie-José Thinard embarked on a mission to read the Bible in its original form. Already competent in Latin, she began to study Hebrew, followed by Syriac and Greek. She complements her study of ancient languages and reflection on biblical texts with gardening, practicing Japanese calligraphy, and learning the Japanese language.
