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The concept of Grape in Christianity

In Early Christianity, the term "Grape" serves as a metaphor that highlights how God discovered Israel in the wilderness. This imagery is also likened to the finding of first-ripe figs, illustrating themes of divine providence and care for His people. The use of grapes in this context underscores the significance of growth and abundance, drawing parallels between spiritual nourishment and the natural world. This metaphor encapsulates the relationship between God and Israel during their formative journey.

Synonyms: Fruit, Vine

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Christian concept of 'Grape'

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Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
Early Christianity Books

From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) This phrase, “washing His robe in the blood of the grape,� was predictive of the passion He was to endure, cleansing by His blood those who believe on Him, and the blood will be of divine power.[1] (2) This is referenced in the text as a metaphor, used to describe how God found Israel in the wilderness, and also in comparison to first-ripe figs.[2]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.

Significance in Christianity (general):

From: A Dictionary of the Bible (Hastings)

(1) These are the fruit produced by the vine, and the text indicates that the failure of their harvest was seen as a punishment.[3]

Significance in Church of the East (or the East Syriac Church):
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From: The Kebra Nagast

(1) The sheep ate these, according to the provided text.[4]

The Church of the East emerged in the 5th century and separated from the Roman Empire's state church by adopting Nestorianism. It emphasizes the distinct human and divine natures of Jesus Christ. It is also called the Assyrian Church, Nestorian Church or the East Syriac Church.