The olive tree is native to the Holy Land  where it has been cultivated since ancient times. According to historians, the first olive groves took root in the Holy Land and along the coast of the eastern Mediterranean around 4,000 B.C.

Growing to heights ranging from 10 to 40 feet (3 to 12 meters), the  fruit was used as food and as a source of lamp oil.

The olive tree is a slow growing tree which fills during the first 7 years of it's life. It is especially productive thought out her life

The olive tree also know as the evergreen tree and the tree of life is a living symbol of the tenacity of life as it can live and produce for 2.000 years or more. The olive tree is connected to our Christian faith as Jesus prayed under an olive tree in his way to Jerusalem before his crucifixion and his crucifixion on an olive wood cross made from the olive wood taken from the olive trees near the garden of Gethsemane in Jerusalem.

Reaching the age of 200 the trunk disappears, shoots develop at the base of the trunk which eventually grow into a new tree, hence the reputation as the immortal tree. Between April and June a multitude of small, white perfumed flowers appear in groups under the preceding year's leaves. They only last a few weeks. One olive is born for about 20 flowers. Normally the first flowering only takes place after about 8 years.

The Bible contains many references to the culinary and religious uses of olives and olive oil. In the Book of Genesis the dove sent out from the ark by Noah returned with an olive branch (Genesis 8:11). Here it became the great symbol of peace, indicating the end of God’s anger. And its recognition by Noah suggests that it was already a well-known tree.

Jesus Christ was arrested on The Mount of Olives that fateful night, and He ascended into Heaven from there after His Resurrection from the tomb. The greatest event of all history will occur on The Mount Of Olives -

The olive and its oil also held a special position in In many religions and cultures throughout history, the olive tree has served some purpose and has been a symbol of peace, life, and fertility ancient  wisdom stated that  olive oil has in it a cure for seventy diseases and modern Medicine have confirmed the many benefits of the olive oil.

In the Holy Land when babies are first born, the midwife who delivers  them  spread olive oil all over the infant because of the oil's many health benefits, which include maintaining skin and muscle suppleness. Olive oil can be used to aid in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels, add shine to hair, soothe aching muscles, heal abrasions, as well as countless other remedies.

Solon's Olive protection Law during the Athenian democracy (600 B.C.), in the first written legislation of the world, prohibited the cutting down of olive trees.

According to Homer, the olive tree has been  considered sacred and according to Solon's law, anyone who uprooted or destroyed an olive tree, was judged in court and if found guilty, was sentenced to death.

Olive trees are long-lived. As an olive tree ages, its trunk becomes hollow. For this reason, olive wood is not a good building material, yet its interesting grain allows for beautiful carvings. In Christianity, olive wood nativity scenes are popular souvenirs of visits to Jerusalem and Bethlehem. The olive wood items give the owner a sense of connection to the Holy Land.

The olive tree represents the Holy Land for both all religions. According to the Holy Land elders, "the olive tree stands as a perfect personification of man's historical memory in the Holy Land. It is the tree with the highest endurance and fruitful capacity. It is the sign of peace between God and mankind.

The olive tree also know as the evergreen tree and the tree of light  is a living symbol of the tenacity of life as it can live and produce for 2.000 years or more. The olive tree is connected to our Christian faith as Jesus prayed under an olive tree in his way to Jerusalem before his crucifixion on an olive wood cross taken from the olive trees near the garden of Gethsemane in Jerusalem.. This sacred tree is still in existence today all Christians how come to the Holy Land go there to pray under following the foot steeps of Jesus.

In the Book of Genesis the dove sent out from the ark by Noah returned with an olive branch (Genesis 8:11). Here it became the great symbol of peace, indicating the end of God’s anger.

The Olive Tree has both a sentimental and religious significance to all nations and all religions. According to old wisdom... "the olive tree stands as a perfect personification of man's historical memory on earth. It is the tree with the highest endurance and fruitful capacity. It is the sign of peace between God and mankind.

Olive Wood

And I pray that Christ will be more in your hearts as you trust in him.May your roots go down deep into the soil (Ephesians 3:17)