Symbolism of the Olive Tree: Spiritual Meaning in 3 Traditions: Jewish, Sufi, and Christian

olive trees in gentle evening sunlight (detail from a painting of the gardens of Isola Madre, by Darius Gilmont)

Key Points The symbolism of the olive tree is about peace, endurance, and spiritual transformation in Jewish, Sufi, and Christian traditions. Olive oil is often a symbol of divine illumination and of blessing. The pressing of olives symbolizes spiritual refinement through hardship. Recipe: How to make your own olives. (Traditional olive making can connect us […]