Robert Brenchley wrote:
> When it comes to honey, there's no reason to suppose that it was ever
considered 'deviant'.

I didn't think so either -- until I read "deviant cultic practices by the
ancient Israelites related to the production of honey and beeswax" as quoted
from the article. My *guess* was beer or wine made from honey was what they
objected to. But I am no Biblical scholar ...

pb

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