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The glorification of alcohol in the Bible

There are numerous references to alcohol in the Good Book

The glorification of alcohol in the Bible
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24/02/2024 15:00 ‧ 1 year ago | StarsInsider

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There are dozens of references to booze in the Bible. In fact, the Good Book is positively soaked in alcohol. Wine is the tipple of choice, often appearing as a metaphor but also used as a symbol of blessing and judgment. And the Bible speaks of wine in general terms as a source of great happiness and joy, particularly in the context of nourishment and feasting. Beer, too, is imbibed in the Scriptures, knocked back through the pages in the same copious quantities. So, just how boozy is the Bible?

Click through and inebriate yourself with this fascinating account of biblical boozing.

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