Holy Land Olive Wood

Olive wood from Jerusalem

Hand made by Christians we stock an enormous range of Olive Wood products from Bethlehem - the place where Jesus was born make the perfect Christian gift from the Holy Land - Something for everyone and shipped to you direct from Jerusalem. "But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever." (Psalm 52:8)

The olive tree has an age-old relationship with the Jewish culture. There are many values of Jewish life that are symbolized by the olive tree. The olive tree can live up to 2,000 years and can even regenerate after fire. It is used for lighting and cooking and was even used for the anointment of the kings. Apart from the olive wood, all the other components of the olive tree have their uses – the olive branches are used in the symbol of the State of Israel.

Religious symbolism of olive wood

The olive tree links man with earth and is a symbol of stability. When the pilgrims first brought the olive to Jerusalem, they used the branches of the tree to adorn the horns of the young bull that was used to lead the procession. In Psalm 52:10, King David compared himself with the olive tree, stating, “But I am like a thriving olive tree in God’s house; I trust in the faithfulness of God for ever and ever.” In Jeremiah 11:16, it is mentioned, “The Lord called your name, a green olive tree, beautiful with goodly fruit.” Olive wood, apart from being used as a symbol in Judaism, also speaks to the heart of believers in Jesus who recognize GOD's purpose of the olive tree.

Modern use of olive wood

The Bethlehem olive wood is considered to be a the most beautiful of oliove wood available and is hence used in many forms of jewelry making.

• Olive wood cross necklace
• Olive wood Jerusalem cross
• Olive wood pendants
• Olive wood nativity sets

There are also other options in olive wood gifts that include souvenirs and keychains, boxes and cups and so on. Browse our huge collection to see the best olive wood items available for you.