Publisher's Synopsis
Bible Wines vs. The Saloon Keeper's Bible is a book written by Orin B. Whitmore that explores the historical and religious context of wine in the Bible. The book argues against the notion that the wine mentioned in the Bible was a form of unfermented grape juice, as some temperance advocates have claimed. Instead, Whitmore argues that the wine in the Bible was likely fermented and alcoholic, as it was a common beverage in the ancient Near East.Whitmore also examines the role of wine in Christian theology and the history of the temperance movement in America. He contrasts the positive view of wine in the Bible with the negative view of alcohol that emerged in the late 19th century, particularly among Protestant evangelicals. The book argues that this shift was due in part to the influence of the temperance movement, which sought to eradicate alcohol consumption entirely.Overall, Bible Wines vs. The Saloon Keeper's Bible is a scholarly exploration of the historical and religious context of wine in the Bible, and a critique of the temperance movement's interpretation of biblical texts. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of wine, Christian theology, or the temperance movement.1911. A study of the two-wine theory of the scriptures and an arraignment of the argument for Biblical sanction of the use of intoxicants. The author shows that the Bible advocates the drinking of unfermented rather than fermented wines in response to �������The Saloon Keeper's Bible,������� a collection of Biblical passages about drinking published by an anti-prohibitionist.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
