T&T Clark Handbook of Food in the Hebrew Bible and Ancient Israel

Food and feasting are significant themes in the Hebrew Bible and ancient Israel, and this handbook provides an overview of food in the Hebrew Bible and ancient Israel from various disciplines. It examines archaeological materials, ethnographic data, and environmental and socio-economic issues to understand ancient foodways.

Format: Hardback
Length: 640 pages
Publication date: 02 December 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Food and feasting play a central role in the Hebrew Bible and the culture it encapsulates. This comprehensive handbook brings together experts from various disciplines to provide a comprehensive exploration of food in the Hebrew Bible and ancient Israel. Drawing upon archaeological materials from biblical lands, as well as the growing interest in ethnographic data, a renewed focus in anthropology, and emerging technologies, the contributors offer valuable insights into ancient foodways.

The contributors not only examine the textual materials of the Hebrew Bible and related epigraphic works but also engage in a broader archaeological, environmental, and historical understanding of ancient Israel in relation to food. The handbook is organized into five parts, each addressing key environmental and socio-economic issues such as climate and trade, the production of raw materials, and the technology of harvesting and food processing.

Furthermore, the handbook delves into the cultural significance of food and meals in festivals, holidays, and biblical regulations, as well as the treatment of food and drink in biblical texts, related epigraphic materials, and iconography. By exploring these diverse aspects, the handbook provides a comprehensive and multifaceted perspective on the role of food in the ancient world of Israel.

Weight: 1256g
Dimension: 176 x 251 x 40 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780567679796