Bottoms up! In today's mildly alcoholic episode, we talk with guest Elaine Goodfriend about the role of wine in Ancient Israel, and why the Israelites weren't big beer drinkers like their Egyptian and Mesopotamian neighbors. For more info, check out Elaine's excellent articles:Wine in Ancient IsraelBeer in Ancient IsraelShekhar: Is it Wine or Beer?And here's a link to the Jezreel Winery in the Galilee that Elaine mentioned. SUPPORT BIBLICAL TIME MACHINE!If you like the podcast, please co...