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The publication represented the characteristic Victorian ambition to unite faith and natural science: to help readers visualize the agricultural, medicinal, and symbolic significance of the plants woven throughout the Old and New Testaments, from Genesis to Revelation. This distinguished hardcover journal brings together two chromolithograph plates from the series — Plate III on the front, a companion plate on the back — documenting forty biblical species in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront Cover — Plate III: Twenty Trees, Herbs \u0026amp; Shrubs of the Bible, 1850:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe front cover presents a magnificent chromolithograph showcasing twenty trees, herbs, and shrubs from Scripture, each numbered and rendered in vivid botanical color. The Cedar of Lebanon, used to build Solomon's Temple; the Olive, symbolizing the new covenant and anointing; the Hyssop, used in purification rituals; the Pomegranate, representing the fertility of the Promised Land; the Vine, central to wine production and parable; the Sycamore Fig, climbed by Zacchaeus; the Palm, symbolizing triumph; the Almond, signifying divine approval; the Myrtle, prized for its fragrant leaves; the Balm of Gilead, valued for its medicinal properties; and the Thorn, associated with Christ's crown — each species is documented with the botanical accuracy prized by Victorian naturalists while honoring its spiritual significance in Scripture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack Cover — Twenty Additional Biblical Plants, McFarlane \u0026amp; Erskine, Edinburgh, 1850:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe back cover presents a companion chromolithograph depicting twenty additional biblical species: Wheat and Barley, the staple grains of ancient agriculture; Willow; Spikenard, the precious anointing oil used by Mary of Bethany; Lily; Mustard, referenced in Christ's parables of the Kingdom; Flax, source of linen for priestly garments; Myrrh, gift of the Magi; Mandrake; Aloes; Wormwood; and Thistle. Together, the two covers create a comprehensive visual reference to forty species that appear throughout Scripture — a complete botanical companion to the Bible rendered with Victorian chromolithographic precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Journal Inspires:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForty trees, herbs, and shrubs of the Bible documented across two chromolithograph plates — from the Cedar of Lebanon to the Mustard seed of the parables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare 1850 chromolithographs by Edinburgh's prestigious McFarlane \u0026amp; Erskine printing house — Victorian botanical science at its most refined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tangible connection to the Victorian tradition of biblical natural history, when faith and science converged in the study of Scripture's flora\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe perfect companion for biblical study notes, botanical observations, theological reflections, or creative writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Hardcover lined journal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 150 perforated lined pages for easy removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Casewrap sewn binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.5 × 8.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: Approximately 400g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover: Matte laminated full-wrap print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiblical scholars, theology students, and devotional readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanists and herbalists interested in historical and sacred plant identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGardeners cultivating biblical or heritage plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVictorian natural history and chromolithograph collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift for anyone captivated by the intersection of faith, science, and botanical art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents and educators of 19th-century natural history illustration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarry the sacred flora of Scripture — where McFarlane \u0026amp; Erskine's chromolithographic precision gave Victorian readers their first true botanical vision of the Holy Land.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEU representative:\u003c\/strong\u003e HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct information:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999\/44\/EC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a soft, clean and dry cloth to gently brush any dust or dirt off from the center of book outwards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LeBonJournal","offers":[{"title":"Journal","offer_id":62840511496561,"sku":"31805977594324275545","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/5367\/0769\/files\/biblical-botany-journal-thomas-jack-1850-plate-iii-chromolithograph.jpg?v=1770140829","url":"https:\/\/lebonjournal.com\/products\/hardcover-journal-twenty-trees-herbs-shrubs-botanical-notebook","provider":"LeBonJournal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}