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Sep 30th 2025
Woods of the Bible in Orthodox Tradition | Cedar, Acacia, Olive
In Scripture, wood is never mere backdrop. From the Tabernacle in the wilderness to Solomon’s Temple, from Noah’s Ark to the saving wood of the Cross, timber carries a story of God’s providence. The Bible even names specific species, and each one still speaks to how we craft for the Church today.
When Israel first built for worship, God commanded the Ark of the Covenant and many Tabernacle furnishings to be made from acacia wood and overlaid with gold (Exodus 25). Acacia …