The World Religions Cookbook

by Arno Schmidt

Book Overview

Food is central to daily religious practice and holiday celebrations the world over. For instance, Orthodox Jews keep kosher, Muslims feast after fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, and Hindus leave food offerings in the temple for the dieties. For many, food is seen as nourishment for the body and soul. This cookbook illuminates the food practices of followers of the world's major religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313335044
• ISBN13: 9780313335044
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.1" x 10.3"