Food and Feasts of Jesus: The Original Mediterranean Diet, with Menus and Recipes

Name: Food and Feasts of Jesus: The Original Mediterranean Diet, with Menus and Recipes
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ISBN: 9781442212916

✍️ Neel, Douglas E

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Food Writing & History

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“If you love ancient food history and want an accessible culinary bridge to biblical times, this is for you. Home cooks eager for fancy modern techniques or quick weeknight dinners will be disappointed by these traditional, ingredient-focused meals.

— Editorial Team

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Neel, Douglas E

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🏛 Rowman & Littlefield Publishers 📅 2013 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781442212916

📝 Description: Food and Feasts of Jesus: The Original Mediterranean Diet, with Menus and Recipes

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 ...

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Eatbook Family editorial team

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Douglas E. Neel provides a scholarly yet accessible look at the food culture of biblical times. The book excels in explaining the significance of various meals, from wedding feasts to farmer lunches, and discusses key ingredients with clarity. It serves as both a historical reference and a culinary guide. However, it may not suit readers seeking purely secular recipes or those uninterested in the religious and historical context behind the dishes. The focus remains firmly on the original Mediterranean diet and its biblical roots.

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⭐ eatbookfamily.com editorial review Editorial rating 4.5/5

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If you love ancient food history and want an accessible culinary bridge to biblical times, this is for you. Home cooks eager for fancy modern techniques or quick weeknight dinners will be disappointed by these traditional, ingredient-focused meals.

Reader rating

4.4

Based on 1 reviews

Eatbook Family editorial team

Douglas E. Neel provides a scholarly yet accessible look at the food culture of biblical times. The book excels in explaining the significance of various meals, from wedding feasts to farmer lunches, and discusses key ingredients with clarity. It serves as both a historical reference and a culinary guide. However, it may not suit readers seeking purely secular recipes or those uninterested in the religious and historical context behind the dishes. The focus remains firmly on the original Mediterranean diet and its biblical roots.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Yes, the recipes utilize accessible, traditional items rooted in historical Mediterranean staples.

They are designed to be approachable and practical, allowing modern cooks to easily recreate historical dishes.

📖 Who should read this

📜 Historical context

This volume dives deep into the vibrant culinary traditions and daily food culture of first-century Mediterranean life. Rather than focusing on a single restaurant, it explores the broader historical significance of everything from modest farmer lunches to grand ceremonial wedding feasts.