Authors

Ganjala Abbasova¹;  ¹ ADA University, Azerbaidjan

Discussion

Wine, a powerful symbol in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, transcends its physical form to embody themes of connection, celebration, and sanctity. This research explores how the use of wine in sacred rituals — from the Jewish Kiddush to the Christian Eucharist and Islamic symbolism—has evolved and, in some cases, been disrupted by modern cultural and religious shifts.

Through a comparative historical lens, the study examines how these faiths have both shared and distinctively interpreted wine's role in bridging the divine and human experience. It investigates how contemporary ethical concerns and the shifting dynamics of religious traditions have reshaped the meaning of wine in ritual practices.

By focusing on the disruptions in cultural practices surrounding wine, this research offers insights into the tensions between tradition and modernity, revealing how deeply ingrained rituals are continually reinterpreted to reflect changing societal values. The study highlights how, even in the face of these disruptions, the use of wine continues to embody universal human values—sanctity, gratitude, and community.