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Bible Dictionary of Animals, Plants and other Objects

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Welcome to the 'Bible Dictionary of Animals, Plants and other Objects', one of the dictionaries resources FREELY available on StudyLight.org!

Containing 547 entries cross-referenced and cross-linked to other resources on StudyLight.org, this resource can be classified as a required reference book for any good study library.

The Bible reflects the agrarian society of its authors, mentioning over 120 animal species and 130 plants from ancient Palestine. Animals like the camel and ostrich highlight the region's biodiversity, while plants like olives, figs, and grapes reflect agricultural priorities. The Bible's focus on the natural world shows an empirical understanding of the environment rather than scientific classification.

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