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The Food and Feasts of Jesus

The Original Mediterranean Diet, with Menus and Recipes
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The Food and Feasts of Jesus explores the role of meals in the New Testament, offering readers an immersive look at life in biblical times through the lens of food. The authors dive into stories ranging from lavish wedding banquets to humble gatherings, revealing how food production, distribution, and shared meals shaped Jesus' teachings and the social fabric of the era. The book also contextualises key ingredients and meals within the socioeconomic conditions of the first century and includes accessible recipes to recreate these ancient tastes.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in religious studies, biblical history, and cultural insights, as well as groups seeking engaging materials for study. It appeals to those curious about the everyday life and customs of the first century through the unique perspective of food and feasting.

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The Food and Feasts of Jesus offers a new perspective on life in biblical times by taking readers inside the food culture of the day. From wedding feasts to a farmer’s lunch, the book explores the significance of various meals, discusses key ingredients, and offers accessible recipes for readers to make their own tastes of the first century.

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The New Testament is filled with stories of Jesus eating with people—from extravagant wedding banquets to simple meals of loaves and fishes. The Food and Feasts of Jesus offers a new perspective on life in biblical times by taking readers inside these meals.

Food production and distribution impacted all aspects of ancient life, including the teachings of Jesus. From elaborate holiday feasts to a simple farmer’s lunch, the book explores the significance of various meals, discusses key ingredients, places food within the socioeconomic conditions of the time, and offers accessible recipes for readers to make their own tastes of the first century.

Ideal for individual reading or group study, this book opens a window into the tumultuous world of the first century and invites readers to smell, touch, and taste the era’s food.

Series: Religion in the Modern World

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  • The Food and Feasts of Jesus
    The New Testament is filled with stories of Jesus eating with people—from extravagant wedding banquets to simple meals of loaves and fishes. The Food and Feasts of Jesus offers a new perspective on life in biblical times by taking readers inside these meals. Food production and distribution impacted all aspects of ancient life, including the teachings of Jesus. From elaborate...
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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781442212916

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 December 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 227.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Douglas E. Neel is an Episcopal priest. He owned a catering company specializing in first century food, teaches classes on ancient food and feasts, and makes his own cheese and wine. He lives in Pagosa Springs, CO. Read the author's culinary blog here.

Joel A. Pugh is CPA and President of a research and development company. He is a serious amateur cook, baker, and brewer and has studied ancient bread and winemaking. He lives in Dallas, TX.

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    "With a vibrant narrative, recipes, and menus, this absorbing volume will be of interest to readers of Christian history and those interested in cookery and Mediterranean diets." - Booklist The Food and Feasts of the Apostle Paul takes readers inside the world of the early Christian church through a new lens—what people ate (and didn’t eat). The early church encompassed...
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