History of Wine and the Church: 2000 Years of Intoxication and Communion (French Edition) By Jean-Baptiste Noé

Dive into History of Wine and the Church: 2000 Years of Intoxication and Communion of Jean-Baptiste Noé, it is to rediscover a forgotten yet essential part of our cultural and wine heritage.

Since the beginnings of Christianity, the vine and the wine were associated with spiritual life and sacred rites. Many prestigious names still bear witness to this religious influence: Saint-Émilion, , Saint-Amour, , Saint-Joseph, , Châteauneuf-du-Pape, or even the famous Vine of the Child Jesus.

In this work, the author traces the significant role of the monks and the Bishops in the formation of the great wine-growing regions Europeans. It is they who, by inheriting Roman expertise, have shaped world-renowned vineyards and given birth to great wines still celebrated today.

With a pen at the same time clear, , live and engaging, , Jean-Baptiste Noé propose a historical and cultural reflection on how theChurch contributed to the rise of viticulture in France and Europe. Far from being a mere scholarly account, this book provides original and sometimes surprising answers on the transmission of the viticultural heritage.

Through more than 400 pages, the book invites us to understand how the wines that we love today are the result of two millennia of traditions, land cultivation, and spiritual quest.

A must-read book for enthusiasts of wine, history, and culture, which sheds new light on the intimate relationship between the sacred and the profane, between the table and thealtar.

About the author

Doctor of History (Sorbonne) and specialist incultural anthropology, , Jean-Baptiste Noé dedicates his research to food and the history of wine. With History of Wine and the Church, he delivers a classic that combines scientific rigor with accessibility, offering readers a narrative that is both enriching and enjoyable to read.

Item features

• Type of work : Book of history and wine culture

• Title : History of Wine and the Church: 2000 Years of Intoxication and Communion

• Author Jean-Baptiste Noé

• Editor : The Net Editions

• Format : Pocket

• Publication date : September 10, 2013

• Number of pages : 414

• Dimensions 19 x 12 x 3 cm

• Weight : 384 g

• Language : French

• EAN13 : 9782312013374

• ISBN : 978-2-312-01337-4