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Food and Transformation in Ancient Mediterranean Literature

by Meredith J. C. Warren

  • Hardback
  • 206 pages
  • Publisher: SBL Press
  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 1.7 cm

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In this book Meredith J.C. Warren identifies and defines a new genre in ancient texts that she terms hierophagy, a specific type of transformational eating where otherworldly things are consumed. Multiple ancient Mediterranean, Jewish, and Christian texts represent the ramifications of consuming otherworldly food, ramifications which were understood across religious boundaries. Reading ancient texts through the lens of hierophagy helps scholars and students interpret difficult passages in Joseph and Aseneth, 4 Ezra, Revelation 10, and the Persephone myths, among others.
Food and Transformation in Ancient Mediterranean Literature and Food and Transformation in Ancient Mediterranean Literature
Food and Transformation in Ancient Mediterranean LiteratureFood and Transformation in Ancient Mediterranean Literature

  • Title

    Food and Transformation in Ancient Mediterranean Literature

  • Author

    Meredith J. C. Warren

  • Book Format

    Hardcover

  • Publisher

    SBL Press

  • Published

    April 2019

  • Weight

    477g

  • Page Count

    206

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 1.7 cm

  • ISBN

    9780884143567

  • ISBN-10

    0884143562

  • Eden Code

    5039396

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