Wine & the Sacred (French edition): For Hedonists, Believers, and Free Thinkers by Evelyne Malnic | BBD Editions

Since more than six thousand years, , wine and the sacred are linked by a same fervor. More than just a beverage, wine has forged history, sculpted the landscapes, and inspired artists throughout the ages. But before being a cultural or economic product, it is above all a powerful religious symbol, anchored in the traditions of the whole world.

🍷 Wine, a divine and sacred beverage

Since theAntiquity, wine is a offering to the gods. In Mesopotamia, in Egypt and in Greece, it accompanies rites, ceremonies, and feasts. In the Bible, it is mentioned 441 times, sign of his Spiritual and social importance. He is both metaphor of spilled blood, drink of sharing and communion between the gods and men.

In the revealed religions, it retains a central place:

• During the Passover, we drink four glasses of wine.
• In the Christianity, he becomes the Blood of Christ, symbol of theEucharist.
• Even in theIslam, though reputed to be austere towards alcohol, the Paradise promised by Allah abounds with rivers of precious wine.

🏺 A tradition passed down through the ages

Wine is not only sacred, it is also a bridge between civilizations. It unites beliefs, spans the ages, and establishes itself as a Foundational element of humanity. His role in history continues to fascinate:

• Noah plants a vine and becomes intoxicated, the first testimony of its intoxicating power.
• Dionysos and Bacchus, Greek and Roman gods of wine symbolize celebration, intoxication, and transcendence.
• The celebrations of the Saint Vincent, dedicated to wine, still persist today.

📜 A historical and spiritual journey through wine

Through this book, Evelyne Malnic invites us to a captivating exploration wine and its intimate connection with the sacred. Mediator between men and the gods, it is both an object of worship, wonder, and reflection.

Whether you are hedonist, , believer, or free thinker, this book will make you rediscover wine from a new perspective : that of the spirituality, myth, and civilization.

📖 A must-read book for all enthusiasts of history, wine, and spiritual traditions.

📌 Item Features

• Author : Evelyne Malnic
• Language : French 🇫🇷
• Editor : BBD Editions
• Number of pages : 176
• Dimensions : 19 x 25 cm
• Publication date : 11/2024
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