The Vine, Israel and the Church (Studies in Biblical Literature Series), Vol. 51 »

Catholic priest Akpunonu (biblical and proclamation studies, U. of St. Mary of the Lake and Mundelein Seminary, Nigeria) begins by explaining the role of the botanical plant in the ancient Near East both as a source of fruit and wine and as a symbol. Then he surveys its appearance in Isaiah and the Psalms, and the Gospels of Matthew and John, showing how the meaning of the symbol changed as it passed from Judaism to Christianity. He closes by looking in turn at Israel and the church as vine. He does not provide an index. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR