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Jewish Eating And Identity Through The Ages (Routledge Advances In Sociology)
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This Book Explores The History Of Jewish Eating And Jewish Identity, From The Bible To The Present. The Lessons Of This Book Rest Squarely On The Muchquoted Insight: 'You Are What You Eat.' But This Book Goes Beyond That Simple Truism To Recognise That You Are Not Only What You Eat, But Also How, When, Where And With Whom You Eat. This Book Begins At The Beginning With The Torah And Then Follows The History Of Jewish Eating Until The Modern Age And Even Into Our Own Day. Along The Way, It Travels From Jewish Homes In The Holy Land And Babylonia (Iraq) To France And Spain And Italy, Then To Germany And Poland And Finally To The United States Of America. It Looks At Significant Developments In Jewish Eating In All Ages: In The Ancient Near East And Persia, In The Classical Age, Throughout The Middle Ages And Into Modernity. It Pays Careful Attention To Jewish Eating Laws (Halakha) In Each Time And Place, But It Does Not Stop There: It Also Looks For Jews Who Bend And Break The Law, Who Eat Like Romans Or Christians Regardless Of The Law And Who Develop Their Own Hybrid Customs According To Their Own 'Laws', Whatever Jewish Tradition Might Tell Them. In This Colourful History Of Jewish Eating, We Get More Than A Taste Of How Expressive And Crucial Eating Choices Have Always Been.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Jewish Eating and Identity Through the Ages'? A: The book explores the history of Jewish eating practices and their relationship to Jewish identity from biblical times to the present day.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Jewish Eating and Identity Through the Ages' is David C. Kraemer.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on October 28, 2008.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 214 pages.
- Q: Does this book discuss Jewish eating laws? A: Yes, the book pays careful attention to Jewish eating laws (halakha) across different historical contexts.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in culinary history? A: Yes, the book provides a comprehensive look at Jewish culinary history and how it has evolved over time.
- Q: What themes does the book cover regarding Jewish identity? A: The book discusses how Jewish eating practices reflect cultural identity, traditions, and the adaptation of customs across different regions and eras.
- Q: Can I find information about modern Jewish eating customs in this book? A: Yes, the book not only covers historical practices but also explores modern Jewish eating customs and their significance.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'Jewish Eating and Identity Through the Ages'.