Biblical Plants Course
Curso Plantas bíblicas
Workshops & talks 45€ M/16
Saturday 21 November · 14:00
A Saturday course on 21 November, from 14.00 to 18.00, with biologist Luís Mendonça de Carvalho on the plants mentioned in the Holy Scriptures and their symbolism in Medieval and Renaissance sacred art. €45 registration, for ages 16 and over.
Brief Introduction BIBLICAL PLANTS COURSE DATES | Saturday | 21 November HOURS | 14.00 to 18.00 TARGET AUDIENCE | M/16 years [indicative age] PARTICIPANTS | Min. 15, Max. 24 PRICE | € 45 In this course we will study the plants that, from a symbolic and theological perspective, are most frequently mentioned in the Holy Scriptures (Old and New Testament). We will also present plants that were important for the economy of Canaan and are also mentioned in the Bible. We will study some examples of the symbolism of plants in Medieval and Renaissance Sacred Art. We will see hundreds of images of plants and biblical places, complemented by dozens of plants and products made from them. Some of the questions we will seek to answer will be, for example: (1) What wood was the Ark of the Covenant made of; (2) What was the manna that fell from Heaven? (3) Which plant was the burning bush; (4) What were the lilies of the valley and the Rose of Sharon praised in the Song of Songs; (5) What symbolism was associated with the pomegranate; (6) Which plants were used in the anointing oils; (7) Where did frankincense and myrrh come from and what symbolism is associated with them; (8) What is the symbolism of palm leaves (palm branches); (9) What wood was used to make the Cross of Christ; (10) The Crown of Thorns was made from which plant; (11) Which is the Tree of Life; (12) What was the meaning of cherries, strawberries, walnuts, pears and apples in sacred art. Luís Mendonça de Carvalho is a biologist (UTAD), holds a master's degree in plant biochemistry (University of Lisbon), a doctorate in plant systematics and morphology (University of Coimbra), was a visiting scholar at Harvard University, is a professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Beja and director of the Botanical Museum of Beja. In case of withdrawal: A full refund of the registration fee will be given when the withdrawal is communicated up to 8 working days before the activity. After that date, the refund can only be considered if the place is filled or in situations of illness, accident, or other unforeseeable circumstances of force majeure, duly proven. If the activity does not take place due to lack of participants, or for any other reason, the registration fee will be refunded in full. For more information contact Prices Entry - 45€