What Wine Did Jesus Make And Why?: The Rediscovery of Knowledge that was Lost for Centuries Kindle Edition

In What Wine Did Jesus Make and Why? - The Rediscovery of Knowledge that was Lost for Centuries Ignatius le Roux shares how he and his wife, Marina, through careful research discovered what wine Jesus made and why this discovery is significant.Drawing on experimental reconstructions of ancient winemaking techniques, traditional Jewish wedding customs, recent archaeological findings from ancient wine estates, and knowledge gained through the filming of Bible land tours, this book shows that the wine of the Bible and its use vastly differs from that of modern wine. To illustrate this, the readers are guided on a captivating journey back to Israel in Biblical times, where they look at what Jesus did at the wedding in Cana, how wine was produced in ancient times, and so much more. Come along to rediscover knowledge that has been lost for centuries!This book reads like an adventurous journey of discovery, blending history, theology, and practical insight.What Wine Did Jesus Make And Why? – An Illustrative Video can be viewed for free online or on the Kerugma Productions website, kerugma.org.The AuthorSince 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 Exploring The Lands Of The Bible. 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.A Review by Christelle PretoriusWhat started with an email from a sincere enquirer about the use of wine in the life of a believer, led to a five-hundred page book with scientific research, hundreds of helpful references, empirical evidence and above all, a call to a deeper, more sincere walk with God. As Ignatius le Roux delved deep into the Greek and Hebrew meaning of words translated as ‘strong drink’, ‘wine’ and ‘vinegar’, my eyes were opened to the importance of truth about what the Scriptures were saying about this topic.I was challenged as I read about the connection between wine and the Greek gods, the flood and how that changed everything, what King Solomon’s advice really meant and the way the Israelites lived and celebrated. I found myself looking forward to the next chapter as most of what I read about the few things mentioned above, inspired me to look at modern life and provided answers to some of my personal questions. For instance, are there times when medication is necessary to be given for a while to those who have undergone trauma? Or, is it justified to drink absolutely no alcohol whatsoever as a child of God in this modern generation?Although the book was written originally in Afrikaans, the English translation carries the same conversational style, speaking of a deep personal relationship that the author has with his Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. This is infectious and we are challenged about the triumph of the gospel against the background of Bacchus, the god of wine, and the terrible deception reigning in the Roman world at the time of the disciples and Jesus.One of my favorite parts in the book is an explanation of Jesus’ words about new wine in new wineskins where a modern-day tanner was consulted about his skill of making leather products. Through his explanation, I could test my own salvation! Was I washed with water, tanned with oil and cured with wine and ready to receive Jesus’ fresh message?What Wine Did Jesus Make And Why? contains an uncontaminated look at an age-old question. Read it and see for yourself why Jesus changed water into wine as His first miracle. Read more