Scripture Natural History (Classic Reprint): I. The Trees and Plants Mentioned in the Bible: I. the Trees and Plants Mentioned in the Bible (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

William H. Groser

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1330573064 ISBN 13: 9781330573068

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the plants that shaped biblical scenes and imagery, from olive groves to cedar forests.

This non‑fiction guide examines the vegetation of Palestine and its neighbors, and how plants inspired the Bible’s imagery. It explains how climate, elevation, and geography produced a rich mix of trees and shrubs that appear throughout sacred text. The work connects natural history with biblical interpretation, helping readers picture the landscapes where scripture was written.

Readers will find grounded descriptions of familiar species and regional differences—coastal plains, Jordan valley, and table‑lands—along with notes on how the vine, olive, sycamore fig, aloes, balsam, and other plants feature in scripture and tradition. The book also discusses how ancient farming, forestry, and landscape change shaped biblical references and memory.

• Identifies key trees and shrubs mentioned in scripture, such as the olive, vine, sycamore, cedar, and palm.


• Explains how Palestine’s varied climate and terrain influenced which plants thrived where.


• Connects botanical details to biblical imagery and historical context.


• Offers historical commentary on cultivation, uses, and symbolic meanings of major species.

Ideal for readers of biblical history, archaeology, and plant lore who want a clear, grounded view of the natural world behind sacred texts.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330573064
• ISBN 13: 9781330573068
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 254