From Covenant to Kitchen: The Sacred Story of Israel’s Olive Oil and Honey

From Covenant to Kitchen: The Sacred Story of Israel’s Olive Oil and Honey

Long before modern borders were drawn, before cities rose and empires fell, the land of Israel was known by something more enduring than maps. It was known by its roots. Olive trees and wildflowers marked the terrain, not only as sources of nourishment but as sacred symbols in the daily life and faith of the people. Two of the most revered gifts from this land—olive oil and honey—are mentioned repeatedly in the Bible. They were more than food st…