Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Altanta, USA - United Methodist Church

Tree 302

Planted by:

the professors Dr. Jonathan Strom, Dr. Karen Scheib and Dr. Steffen Lösel

Biblical Votum :

Isaiah 55,12-13: "For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. Instead of the thorn shall come up the cypress; instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle; and it shall make a name for the Lord, an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off."

Tree species:

Tilia tomentosa ‚Brabant‘ - Silver lime

Planting in the Luther Garden :

On May 17th, 2016, during a study trip in Germany for their university students, the Professors Dr. Jonathan Strom (9th from left), Dr. Karen Scheib (6th from left, with certificate) and Dr. Steffen Lösel (behind on the right) planted a silver linden tree on behalf of the Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Altanta, USA, (United Methodist Church).

Location of the tree :

This tree is located in the :

Luthergarten New Town Hall

Location of the Luther Garden :

Between Juristentraße, Berliner Straße and Mauerstraße

Tree 302