Yale Divinity School, part of Yale University, is one of the oldest and most famous centers of theological training. Although closely aligned with the Episcopal Church, Yale provides a non-denominational and interfaith training. As liberal schools go, Yale is one of the most prestigious.
Basil UK: /ËbÃ¦zÉl/; US: /ËbeÉªzÉl/ (Ocimum basilicum), also called great basil or Saint-Joseph's-wort, is a culinary herb of the family Lamiaceae (mints). It is also called the king of herbs and the royal herb. The name basil comes from Greek Î²Î±ÏÎ¹Î»Î¹ÎºÏÎ½ ÏÏÏÏÎ½ (basilikÃ³n phutÃ³n), royal/kingly plant. Basil is possibly native to India, and has been cultivated there for more than 5,000 years.
In Ayurvedic medicine, basil is known as tulsi and the juice is widely used. In India, basil is perhaps the most sacred plant, next to the lotus. The scent of basil, they say, is conducive to meditation, and the plant is often used in magic. Also a popular culinary herb.