What Wine Did Jesus Make And Why?

<p>In <em><strong>What Wine Did Jesus Make And Why?</strong></em> Ignatius le Roux demonstrates that we can know today exactly which wine Jesus made and why it is important. Therefore he invites us on a fascinating journey through biblical Israel where:</p><p>* We attend the wedding feast where Jesus turned water into wine exploring the customs and traditions of such celebrations.</p><p>* We discover what the good wine was as well as that of inferior quality that they served on such occasions.</p><p>* We travel further back in time to the days of Noah Lot Solomon and Daniel to taste the wine these figures knew.</p><p>* We learn from the works of ancient scholars such as Pliny Cato and Columella what ancient wine and wine making consisted of.</p><p>* We glimpse a recently excavated wine estate dating back to the time of Paul's missionary journeys.</p><p>* We visit a South African wine estate where Ignatius and his wife Marina experimentally recreated ancient winemaking methods.</p><p>* We learn what new wine and <em>new</em> wineskins were as well as why Timothy had to use wine for his stomach ailment.</p><p>* We delve into biblical expressions such as addicted to much wine and the Corinthians being drunk at the Lord's Supper.</p><p>* We are surprised by the profound prophecy Jesus fulfilled through this miraculous sign.</p><p>* And finally we discover what wine our heavenly Bridegroom will serve us at the Wedding Feast of the Lamb.</p><p> </p><p><strong>This book reads like an adventurous journey of discovery blending history theology and practical insight.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><em><strong>What Wine Did Jesus Make And Why?</strong> <strong>- An illustrative video</strong></em> can be viewed on the Kerugma Productions website www.kerugma.org.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Author</strong></p><p>Since 2000 Ignatius and Marina le Roux of Kerugma Productions have been filming tours through the Bible lands led by American archaeologist Dr. Randall Smith. Back in South Africa they edit this footage into episodes for the popular television series <em>Exploring The Lands Of The Bible</em>. Through this work they have gained valuable insight into the role of wine in biblical times. Ignatius and Marina first met at the University of Stellenbosch where they both completed a M. Th. degree.</p>