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More copies of this ISBNDivine Vintage: Following the Wine Trail from Genesis to the Modern Ageby Joel Butler
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:From Shiraz to Chardonnay, wine has been an essential part of Western Civilizations religious and cultural experience for millennia. In Divine Vintage, wine expert Joel Butler teams up with biblical scholar Randall Heskett for a remarkable journey that explores how wine has significantly influenced the evolution of human society through the lenses of historical fact and the interpretation of Biblical texts about wine. Along the way, they discover the truth behind how wine infiltrated the biblical world and facts that any wine lover, history buff or spiritually inclined person will find intriguing, including: * why Jesus's first miracle was turning water into wine; * why the Fertile Crescent region was the birthplace of wine; * the amazing varieties of wines drunk millennia ago in the biblical lands; * how the expansion of the Roman Empire resulted in the first wine connoisseurs; * how wine gods became extremely popular and important throughout the biblical lands, their influence extending into the Modern Era at sacrifices and other rites. * A pioneering look at the modern wine renaissance in the Biblical lands Divine Vintage also takes a close look at wines made with ancient techniques, and guides readers on how they too can experience “ancient wines” today.
Review:"Butler, a beverage professional, and Heskett, a biblical scholar, jointly examine the connections between oenology and the oldest texts in the Western canon, primarily the Bible, and the results are fascinating but uneven. In the first half, the authors sift evidence from such diverse fields as archeology and meteorology and parse various Greek, Persian, and Sumerian classic texts, particularly Old Testament patriarchs like Noah and Moses and prophets like Elijah and Isaiah. They decode hieroglyphics and biblical scholarship and explore ancient wine culture both medical and magical along with aspects directly related to trade and religion. Shifting now and then to look at how wine and winemaking evolved, the authors chronicle the beverage's role in imperial Rome and during early Christianity. The book's latter half examines the current state of winemaking in those same, ancient and much-beleaguered regions today, providing tasting notes for such exotic bottlings as Turkish Fumé Blanc and Jordanian Viognier along with established producers like Lebanon's Chateau Musar before turning to the not-entirely-ironic question: what would Jesus drink? If only some of that humor had more fully mixed into the often dry first half of the book, the results could have been a more lively read." Publishers Weekly Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
Synopsis:Winner of the Gourmand Wine Books prize for 'Best Drinks Writing Book' in the UK A fascinating journey through ancient wine country that reveals the drinking habits of early Christians, from Abraham to Jesus. Wine connoisseur Joel Butler teamed up with biblical historian Randall Heskett for a remarkable adventure that travels the biblical wine trail in order to understand what kinds of wines people were drinking 2,000 to 3,500 years ago. Along the way, they discover the origins of wine, unpack the myth of Shiraz, and learn the secrets of how wine infiltrated the biblical world. This fascinating narrative is full of astounding facts that any wine lover can take to their next tasting, including the myths of the Phoenician, Greek, Roman, and Jewish wine gods, the emergence of kosher wine, as well as the use of wine in sacrifices and other rites. It will also take a close a look at contemporary modern wines made with ancient techniques, and guide the reader to experience the wines Noah (the first wine maker!) Abraham, Moses and Jesus drank.
Synopsis:From Shiraz to Chardonnay, wine has been an essential part of the Jewish and Christian religious experience for millennia. These early traditions continue to influence today's robust wine connoisseurs offering a fascinating history and an assortment of varieties to discover. Here, wine expert Joel Butler teams up with biblical historian Randall Heskett for a remarkable adventure that explores the drinking habits of biblical figures 3,500 to 2,000 years ago. Along the way, they discover the truth behind how wine infiltrated the biblical world and astounding facts that any wine lover can take to their next tasting, including:* why the Fertile Crescent was the birthplace of wine* how the expansion of the Roman Empire resulted in the first wine connoisseurs* the myths of the Phoenician, Greek, Roman, and Jewish wine gods* how wine came to be used in sacrifices and other rites* why Jesus's first miracle was turning water into wineDivine Vintage also takes a close look at wines made with ancient techniques, and guides readers on how they too can experience these ancient wines today. About the AuthorJoel Butler is only the first resident Master of Wine in the US. He is currently the president of the Institute of Masters of Wine, North America, Ltd., and has been a highly regarded wine judge for decades, most recently as a Senior Judge at the International Wine Challenge, and Decanter World Wine Awards in London. Butler has written on wine for The Los Angeles Times, The Sunday Times, The Independent and numerous wine publications. He has worked as a wine maker as well as a buyer for restaurants, retail, and distribution. He lives in Seattle, Washington. Randall Heskett is an independent biblical scholar with a Ph.D. in Old Testament/Hebrew Bible. He has taught at the University of Toronto, Queens University, and Denver Seminary, among others. He lives in Boulder, Colorado. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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