Sacred Trees

The book uniquely integrates perspectives from botany, religious studies, anthropology, and environmental history to provide a comprehensive understanding of the cultural significance of trees. Beginning with an introduction to the concept of sacred trees, the central chapters showcase their diversity across geographical regions, using case studies from creation myths to healing rituals. The concluding section synthesizes these examples, identifying common threads and exploring the implications of this enduring reverence for modern environmental ethics and conservation efforts, enriching our understanding of belief systems and cultural history.