Food at the Time of the Bible [Paperback]

Miriam F. Vamosh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2004

Was the "forbidden fruit" of the garden of Eden really an apple?  What is St. Peter's Fish?  What was in the bowl that Jesus dipped into at the Last Supper?  Within the pages of this book you will find a uniquely in-depth and easy-to-read survey of every aspect of food in the Bible, accompanied by fascinating illustrations and photographs.  You will learn not only what people ate and drank in Bible days, but how they raised their food, stored it, traded in it, and prepared it.  You will take a fresh look at food through the eyes of Scripture, seeing new and deeper symbolic meanings behind many a menu.

Best of all, you will find an exciting collection of biblically-inspired, easy-to-prepare recipes for a cornucopia of delicious dishes to share with friends and family.

As you enjoy learning about what our biblical ancestors ate, you will find yet another way of coming closer to Bible days and Bible ways.  Through this book you will discover that Scripture, the most important inspiration in our spiritual lives, can be an inspiration in the kitchen as well!

Product Details

• Paperback: 108 pages
• Publisher: Abingdon Press (August 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0687340349
• ISBN-13: 978-0687340347
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #771,326 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Depends on What You're Looking for, June 8, 2007

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Natasha Turner "Born Again" (San Antonio, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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If you're a pastor or Bible studier, this is an excellent, fun, and interesting book. There are lots of illustrations, although the quality of some of the pictures is lacking.

If you're a cook or someone looking into healthier eating, it may not be exactly what you're looking for. There are a couple dozen recipes at the back of the book, but explanation on ancient food techniques related to the recipes leaves you wanting more information.

If you're just curious and interested in the way the Old World esteemed and prepared food this is probably just the book for you. Whatever your reason for considering it, it is a nice book, although a little thinner than I expected.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Food, life and agriculture come alive, October 9, 2007

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Food At The Time Of The Bible: From Adam's Apple To The Last Supper
We are using this wonderful resource to help us recreate the village of Bethlehem on the eve of Jesus' birth at our large parish hall this December. It was recommended as an accurate resource by a recreated village in Israel.
I was delighted to find that it contained far more than recipes. It explains the foods, crops, and agricultural practices from the time. The farming practices bring the food to life! You will read about the "Seven Species as well as a multitude of other foods. You will read about farming and harvesting year round; the barley harvest in Spring, grapes, wheat, and pomegranates in Summer, dates and raisins in Autumn and leeks, onions and garlic in Winter. These descriptions are often tied to biblical customs or references: "They came to Bethlehem at the beginning of the barley harvest..." (Ruth 1:22)
Profusely illustrated with photographs and drawings you will see images of tilling, planting, cutting, threshing, winnowing, milling, and finally baking with grains. The photos are thoughtfully presented using people in costume as well as farmers today still using the old methods. I've bought and handed out at least 6 copies of this great resource to people involved in our recreation project.
It is a great general reference as well as an agricultural tour and cookbook.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GOOD FOOD, July 3, 2007

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C. Wiegand (new braunfels, tx) - See all my reviews
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GREAT BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON FO0DS IN BIBLE TIMES. PICTURES ARE GREAT. I WANTED A BOOK TO HAVE A BIBLE FOODS PARTY FOR YOUNG TEENS. WELL PRESENTED IN A WAY THAT ALL COULD TAKE A PART. BROUGHT IT TO A FRIEND'S HOUSE AND THEY WOULDN'T LET ME TAKE IT HOME. I THINK THERE WILL BE MORE ORDERS FOR AMAZON.