Guests of the lecture will look at the Bible through the eyes of a scientist and learn what the sacred texts can tell about the real flora of the Holy Land. Together with biologist Marina Kulikova, listeners will trace which real plants stand behind biblical images and poetic comparisons. The texts of the Bible will serve as a kind of guide to the landscapes of the Holy Land, where every bush, tree, or grass becomes a clue to understanding the plot. The scientific approach helps to see familiar biblical episodes from a new angle. What kind of wood was the Jerusalem Temple built from, what was used to make the oil, and what leaves did the first people cover themselves with? Analyzing botanical descriptions, the lecturer relies on modern data about the region's flora and historical sources. Marina Kulikova has been popularizing science for many years, knows how to explain complex things simply, and shares professional experience in a way that is understandable and useful to a wide audience. On our website, we talk about free events in Moscow.