Bible Animals is J. G. Wood’s popular study of the creatures mentioned in Scripture, identifying and describing the beasts, birds, reptiles, and insects of the biblical world. A well-known naturalist and clergyman, Wood combines natural history with biblical scholarship to explain the animals named in the Old and New Testaments.
The book situates each creature in its natural setting and discusses the customs and symbolism associated with it, drawing on the geography and zoology of the Holy Land. It reflects the Victorian interest in uniting science with biblical study. For readers interested in natural history, biblical culture, and the folklore of animals, Wood’s accessible and richly illustrated work remains an informative and engaging guide to the fauna of Scripture.