Cooking with the Ancients : Bible Food Book [Hardcover]

Arlene Stadd (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1997

For over two thousand years we looked to the Bible for wisdom, solace, and spiritual support. The Patriarchs knew a thing or two. They left us poetry, history, and religious instruction. They also knew something about physical sustenance as well. The diet of the ancients was healthful, and, considering the times, they were reasonably healthy. They chose from an amazing array of unadulterated ingredients, locally grown and fresh, consumed in the sweet open air. Holy Land farmers harvested a large variety of vegetables and fruits; their diet was high in fiber, minerals, and vitamins. In Cooking With the Ancients we will attempt to eat what they ate. Not completely, certainly not forever. But for a short time and special occasions. To create a Bible Dinner for our family and guests, entertaining strictly from the Book. Ultimately, it is one more thread in the tapestry that we choose to examine, unraveling it from our earliest roots, finding continuity, traditi! on, folklore.

Editorial Reviews

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"The book is a delight, not just for the recipes -- but also for her commentary on biblical eating habits and the foodstuffs themselves." -- Edgar Miller, The East tennessee Catholic.

I sense, in your writing, a real energy and commitment to your belief in your mission and to your reader. . . You have a fine sense of timing in your writing . . . you come up . . . with witty discursive remarks that are delightful. -- Graham Kerr

We found the book fascinating for its history alone. Stadd has a unique manner of a history lesson in food with intriguing recipes done in a very entertaining fashion." -- John Austin, Hollywood Inside Syndicate

About the Author

Arlene Stadd has served as a staff writer for television shows including General Hospital, The Doctors, Hotel, Hawaii 5-0, American Style, and Jeannie. She has been a recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Playwriting Grant and the Writers Guild East Screenwriting Fellowship and has written the "book and lyrics" for several theater revues including Mickey's NYC, Songwriters Hall of Fame, as well as the "Year of the Child" telethon, and "A Small Miracle" Hallmark Hall of Fame.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 195 pages
• Publisher: Glenbridge Pub Ltd (March 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0944435432
• ISBN-13: 978-0944435434
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,155,175 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Biblical dribble, January 3, 2003

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This book was not what I expected. It did not contain authentic information on biblical foods nor did it contain recipes that the people of biblical times would have cooked. There may have been some exceptions to this but overall, it was not suitable for one who is truly interested in Biblical cuisine.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I concur with the other reviewer, March 28, 2007

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CrazyHorseLady (Tornado Alley) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cooking with the Ancients : Bible Food Book (Hardcover)

I was expecting to get a book that gave recipes for foods just like they would have been made in the Bible. There weren't many recipes written in the Bible. You're better off getting the book, "Jewish Traditions" or something similar.

This book takes the ingredients that would have been easily found during Bible times, and makes modern day dishes with them using modern equipment (nothing wrong with modern equipment!). The recipes aren't bad, but nothing to write home about.