Authentic Bethlehem Holy Land

Olive Wood Carving of the Holy Family

Product Details

Name: The Holy Family In the protective Eye of God

Sizes : 7" Inches Height x 3-1/2'' wide

Description: Bethlehem Olive Wood Supplies® guarantees that you are purchasing a hand carved Bethlehem Holy Land olive wood carving, Hand-carved in our Bethlehem olive wood workshop in the city of Bethlehem the Holy Land. Quality and excellent craftsmanship can always be found in every item that you will find in our inventory. 

Bethlehem Olive Wood Crafts represents qualities and sentiments it is the Ultimate Touch to Creativity & Simplicity. It represent our world, our Faith and the beauty of our Environment.

This Bethlehem Olive Wood carving is truly unique and original it makes a wonderful gift  for any occasion. Everyone appreciates a unique and useful gift particularly when imbibed with such historical, religious  and sentimental value.

Environment friendly, made from trimmings of Bethlehem ancient olive trees, an essential process which allows a new and healthier growth for the trees. No Tree was damaged or destroyed in the process of harvesting the wood.

Sentiment tag and certificate of authenticity are included.

Every product made from Bethlehem Holy Land Olive  Wood goes through a very accurate process, such as:

• The best raw materials are chosen to avoid the raw imperfections in the wood.

• After the finest pieces of wood are selected, they are seasoned for several years.

• Professional artisans work with simple tools, as in the old days, so each piece is hand-made.

 

 

Little Town of Bethlehem

The cradle of  biblical history, Bethlehem is the city that was blessed and chosen by God to be the birthplace of the messenger of peace and love Jesus Christ. It is located five and half miles from Jerusalem. No town in the world has such a glorious history or exalted status as Bethlehem.

For over 2000 years, Christianity has enjoyed a continued presence in Bethlehem.  Christians of Bethlehem are the "Living Faithful", who were among the first to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. Historically Bethlehem has embodied hope in the minds of  humankind. Its historic and sacred meaning shines like a guiding star in our consciousness.

This Bethlehem Holy Land Olive Wood carving was hand-craved from the wood of the Holiest Tree in the Holy Land... the wood of Bethlehem sacred olive Trees also called Roman trees, they got their Roman name because they have been living in Bethlehem and bearing fruits since the time of Jesus and the Romans.

The Olive Tree

His branches shall spread, and His beauty shall be as the olive tree"...(Hosea 14:6).

 

"But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God. I trust in the steadfast love of God forever and ever." Psalm 52:8

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.

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. Growing to heights ranging from 10 to 40 feet (3 to 12 meters),

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 Olive Tree has both a sentimental and religious significance to all nations and all religions. In the Old Testament, olive oil was used to anoint prophets and kings, and to light the lamps at the temple of Jerusalem, the house of God. For nourishment, healing, cleansing, lighting, and symbolic purposes, olive oil was important.

Later in the New Testament, Jesus Christ was described as the "Anointed One" the Messiah, Christians were called Nozreem or Masseheen, which in Aramaic and Arabic means anointed with olive oil.

The olive tree was an intricate part of the life of Jesus.  Jesus spoke of pruning that, there might be stronger life. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes [15:2 The Greek for prunes also means cleans.] so that it will be even more fruitful. --John 15:2. Jesus would have worked its wood as a carpenter, eaten of its fruit for health and sustenance and experienced the scent of its anointing oil. Look into the grain of its wood and see the olive tree as Jesus did.  In His Father's act of creation He presented such beauty for us all to enjoy.

Olive Wood

No other hardwood excels Bethlehem olive wood  in beauty of grain and variety of coloring.

Bethlehem olive wood is heavy, dense and durable with a distinctive colors that range in nuances of red and creamy pigments with irregular gray, brown, and wild black lines.

Bethlehem olive wood have a varying and smooth grain, making every piece extraordinarily unique. It is very difficult to match the grain of two pieces since the pattern is completely hidden in the heart of the wood. Bethlehem olive wood is heavy, dense and durable with a distinctive red pigment in its grain.

The beauty of Bethlehem olive wood takes many forms. As we turn it, it often changes completely from its outside appearance. There is something very mystical about watching it reveal its final appearance. Sometimes the grain pattern is almost non existent with just one swirl of grain giving the piece an elegant beauty. On other occasions a more complex grain with an almost marbled effect that manifests itself in a varying and smooth grain, making every piece extraordinarily unique. It is very difficult to match the grain of two pieces since the pattern is completely hidden in the heart of the wood. As it ages, it will become darker and richer in color thus making it even more beautiful.

 

The Bethlehem Ancient Traditional Craft of the Biblical Olive Wood

This picture is a drawing by Charles Wilson( 1865) Charles made the long trip to Bethlehem in the 18th century.

"... and He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood and to engage in all kinds of artistic craftsmanship."
Exodus 35:31-32

The olive wood crafts began in Bethlehem  In the  fourth century following the construction of the Nativity Church, The Church was built on the traditional birth place of Jesus. At that time Monks taught the craft of carving olive wood Cooking Utensil to the local resident and later on other types of crafts where taught and passed down from generation to generation until they where perfected and mastered.

We at Bethlehem Olive Wood supplies are proud to present to you The Bethlehem olive wood collection hand carved by the patient hands of the Bible Artists a group of very skilled craftsmen from the little town of Bethlehem the Holy Land.

We sincerely hope our Bethlehem Olive Wood Collection will win your heart and that your visit through our web site will be a pleasant, enjoyable, and fruitful experience.