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Was wine in the Bible just a calorie source—or something far richer? In this fascinating conversation, Dr. John Anthony Dunne, author of The Mountain Shall Drip Sweet Wine: A Biblical Theology of Alcohol, joins Dru Johnson to explore how wine and alcohol shaped ancient Israel’s culture, theology, and imagination.



Dr. Dunne traces how biblical wine reflected not only the scarcity and agricultural hopes of ancient life, but also a tradition of craftsmanship, connoisseurship, and divine blessing. Together they unpack why biblical wine wasn’t just functional—it was symbolic of abundance, peace, and God’s favor.



From fermentation methods and ancient storage to the surprising case for white wine at the wedding at Cana, this episode challenges modern assumptions about alcohol in Scripture. Dunne explores why the biblical world viewed wine as inherently miraculous, why production was tied to the land promise, and how modern communion links us to Canaan’s terroir in unexpected ways.



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Chapters:



00:00 Introduction

00:42 Christianity and Alcohol

02:52 Cultural Perspectives on Alcohol Consumption

06:01 Theological Implications of Alcohol in Scripture

08:58 Wine Production and Its Significance

12:00 The Craft of Winemaking in Ancient Times

14:57 Grapes: Beyond Wine Production

18:06 Environmental Factors in Viticulture

20:58 The Symbolism of Wine in Biblical Texts

22:06 The Importance of Climate in Winemaking

25:11 Exploring Ancient Grape Varieties

27:07 The Fermentation Process of Ancient Wines

35:04 The Significance of Jesus' First Miracle

45:10 Wine as a Connection to the Land