Divine Vintage: Following the Wine Trail from Genesis to the Modern Age

Divine Vintage: Following the Wine Trail from Genesis to the Modern Age

by Heskett, Randall

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305 pages~5.1 hr readPublished by St. Martin's Press

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Perfect for you if...

  • You're a wine enthusiast who wants stories beyond tasting notes, particularly the history and culture behind what's in your glass.
  • You're curious about early Christianity and biblical life but prefer learning through a tangible lens like food and drink rather than theology alone.
  • You enjoy narrative non-fiction that combines rigorous research with travel and adventure, not academic textbooks.

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  • You want a straightforward wine guide with reviews and recommendations. This is history and archaeology, not a buying manual.
  • You're sceptical about religious texts or prefer to keep your wine and spirituality completely separate.
  • You need a scholarly, heavily footnoted academic treatment. This is written for curious readers, not scholars.

About this book

Winner of the Gourmand Wine Books prize for 'Best Drinks Writing Book' in the UK. Wine connoisseur Joel Butler and biblical historian Randall Heskett trace the biblical wine trail to examine what wines were consumed 2,000 to 3,500 years ago, from the time of Abraham through Jesus. The book explores the origins of wine, addresses the myth of Shiraz, and explains how wine became integrated into the biblical world. The narrative covers wine-related practices and beliefs across ancient cultures, including the wine gods of Phoenician, Greek, Roman, and Jewish traditions, the development of kosher wine, and wine's role in sacrifices and religious rites. It also examines contemporary wines produced using ancient winemaking techniques and identifies wines associated with biblical figures including Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus.

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