In the garden: An illustrated guide to the plants of the Bible

Reviewed by:

Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and long-time book discussion leader

REVIEW INTRODUCTION

Title:

In the garden: An illustrated guide to the plants of the Bible

Author:

Judith M. Dinsmore, editor
Becky Speer, illustrator

Publisher:

Whitaker House

Date:

2020

Format:

Hardcover

Length:

128 pages

OVERVIEW

In the garden is truly a beautiful book. It would make a lovely gift for any plant lover as well as a unique addition to a church library. Each page illustrates a plant whose name we are most likely familiar with but have never really seen such as acacia and spikenard and many others. The common name and the species name are given as well as a verse referring to it and a description of the plant, its background and some interesting information about it.

The idea of growing your own Biblical plants is very intriguing and that area of the book gives the reader quite a bit of information to help propagate these lovely plants.

ASSESSMENT

Rating (1 to 5):

5

Suggested Audience:

Gardeners and plant lovers and anyone interested in the plants of the Bible, illustrations and meanings.

Christian Impact:

Provides insights into the Word of God and the use of 50 plants found in Israel and the Mediterrean.

Other Notes :

Also includes:

-Growing your own Biblically inspired garden

-Calendar of Jewish festivals and growing season

-Bibliography