Oils of the Bible: A Look At God’s Creation, by Joshua Graff

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In the Bible, plants were widely used for holy ceremonies, perfumes, health and wellness, cooking, building materials and various other everyday needs. Many times these plants were in essential oil form and are the precursors and foundation for modern day essential oil use. Oils of the Bible: A Look at God’s Creation is an exploration into the original Hebrew and Greek words for the plants from which these essential oils are distilled.

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In the Bible, plants were widely used for holy ceremonies, perfumes, health and wellness, cooking, building materials and various other everyday needs. Many times these plants were in essential oil form and are the precursors and foundation for modern day essential oil use. Oils of the Bible: A Look at God’s Creation is an exploration into the original Hebrew and Greek words for the plants from which these essential oils are distilled. Joshua Graff has brought to life the stories and events of the Bible that reveal how essential oils are intertwined in our history and give a glimpse of God’s amazing Creation and His love for His people.

Publication: 2019.

Pages: 159.

Binding: Softcover.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Joshua Graff has a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from East Texas Baptist University and a Master of Arts in Religion from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. After serving as an associate pastor for over a decade and a brief stint in the US Navy Chaplain Candidate program, Joshua redirected his focus to help comfort others in their time of grief as a hospice chaplain for five years.

Joshua married his wife Sharon in April 2016 and has joined her in building a business with Young Living essential oils. Josh’s passion includes helping people live a healthy lifestyle through exercise, clean eating, and natural health, while also helping them grow in their spiritual life through Biblical principles of leadership, servanthood, and discipleship.

The author uses and highly recommends Young Living essential oils.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Historical Foundation
Creation Story
What are Essential Oils?
Oils vs. Essential Oils in the Bible
Biblical Anointing
Historical Facts
A Study of 19 Plant Oils Found in the Bible
Bay
Calamus
Cassia
Cedar
Cinnamon
Coriander
Cypress
Dill
Frankincense
Galbanum
Hyssop
Juniper
Mint
Myrrh
Myrtle
Onycha
Rose of Sharon
Sandalwood
Spikenard
Unique Essential Oil Recipes Using Bible Oils
Anointing Recipes
Diffusing Recipes
Cooking Recipes
Conclusion
Class Script
Appendix I: All the Plants of the Bible
Appendix II: YL Blends with Bible Oils
Endnotes
Bibliography
About the Author
Index