The Smell of Holiness: Olfactory Analysis of Anointing Oils

How Scent Defined Sacred Spaces When considering the worship practices of the ancient Israelites and early Christians, scent played a profound role. Olfactory cues were more than decorative—they defined sacred…

The Scent of the Messiah: Olfactory Symbolism in Jesus’ Ministry

Fragrance as Theological Language When we think about the ministry of Jesus, we often focus on words, parables, and miracles. Yet, in the first-century world, smell carried profound symbolic meaning.…