From Symposium to Eucharist: The Banquet in the Early Christian World

by Dennis E. Smith

Table fellowship in the ancient Mediterranean was more than food consumption. From Plato on down, banquets held an important place in creating community, sharing values, and connecting with the divine.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800634896
• ISBN13: 9780800634896
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"