The Theology of Beekeping

Anyone who has purchased from Amazon.com knows that they keep track of your purchases and use that information to suggest other items they think you might be interested in.

Usually, their recommendations are pretty close, but this morning I received this e-mail.

Domini Sumus,

As someone who has purchased or rated books by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, you might like to know that The Bee-Keeper's Manual: Or Practical Hints On The Management And Complete Preservation Of The Honey-Bee is now available. You can order yours for just $26.95 by following the link below.

The Bee-Keeper's Manual: Or Practical Hints On The Management And Complete Preservation Of The Honey-Bee
Henry Taylor
Price: $26.95


Book Description
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The great theologian, Saint Ambrose, was called the "Honey Tongued Doctor" because of his eloquent preaching, and is often portrayed in art with bees or a beehive, but that doesn't mean I want to become a beekeeper.

Can anyone else think of a connection between Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict) and beekeeping? Don't say that they both can sting. :-)