Frankinsense and Myrrh have been referenced as prized possesions and rare gifts since antiqity, but what are they? Explore here for some background info and here for current research that aims to unvail the mysterious power of these plant products.
"Who is this coming up from the wilderness
Like palm-trees of smoke,
Perfumed with myrrh and frankincense,
From every powder of the merchant?"
"Till the day doth break forth,
And the shadows have fled away,
I will get me unto the mountain of myrrh,
And unto the hill of frankincense."
- Song of Solomon
No comments:
Post a Comment