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Fieldhouse, Paul,

Food, feasts, and faith : an encyclopedia of food culture in world religions / Encyclopedia of food culture in world religions Paul Fieldhouse. - 1 online resource (2 volumes (xxiv, 672 pages)) : illustrations

Print version cataloged as a monographic set by the Library of Congress.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Volume 1. A-K -- volume 2. L-Z.

This two-volume set offers information on food-related religious beliefs, customs, and practices from around the world. Provides up-to-date factual information, introduces concepts of food as being more than just nutrients, and enables an understanding of diverse religious traditions and the importance of food in people's lives. Includes coverage of less well-known rituals and religions that are often skipped in world religion texts.

ISBN: 9781610694124 1610694120

Source: 1606BE7D-FFD5-4BF3-B32C-D10585D760F7 OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com

LCCN: 2016055319

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Food--Religious aspects.
Food habits--Encyclopedias.
Aliments--Aspect religieux.
Habitudes alimentaires--Encyclopédies.
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT--Inspiration & Personal Growth.
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT--Spirituality--General.
RELIGION--Christianity--General.
RELIGION--Devotional.
RELIGION--Spirituality.
Food habits
Food--Religious aspects

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Encyclopedia
encyclopedias.
Encyclopedias
Encyclopedias.
Encyclopédies.

LC Class. No.: BL65.F65 / F54 2017

Dewey Class. No.: 204/.46