From Forbidden Fruit to Milk and Honey
A Commentary on Food in the Torah
Published on 18. January 2018
Book
Hardback
236 pages
978-965-524-252-2 (ISBN)
Description
Discover the hidden meanings of food in the Torah. This insightful commentary explores the rich symbolism and cultural significance of food in Jewish tradition.
From Forbidden Fruit to Milk and Honey delves into the Torah's narratives, revealing how food is used to communicate themes of love, compassion, justice, and more. Explore essays by renowned scholars and a verse-by-verse analysis by Diana Lipton, uncovering fresh perspectives on familiar biblical texts.
- Gain a deeper understanding of Jewish dietary laws and their ethical implications.
- Connect with your heritage through the lens of food and tradition.
- Explore the cultural and historical context of biblical meals and ingredients.
Perfect for academics, Jewish educators, and anyone seeking a meaningful connection to the Torah, this book offers a unique and thought-provoking exploration of food in Jewish life. All proceeds from sales of this book will go to Leket Israel.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Jerusalem
Israel
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 168 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
680 gr
ISBN-13
978-965-524-252-2 (9789655242522)
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Diana Lipton received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Oxford and a PhD in Bible at the University of Cambridge. After almost ten years as Fellow of Newnham College, Cambridge, she moved to King's College London as a Lecturer and then Reader in Hebrew Bible and Jewish Studies. She is now an Adjunct Lecturer in Bible at Hebrew University's Rothberg International School. Her published works include Revisions of the Night: Politics and Promises in the Patriarchal Dreams of Genesis, Longing for Egypt and Other Unexpected Biblical Tales, and Lamentations Through the Centuries. Diana has a long history of voluntary work in the Jewish community, and this book emerged from her first project with Leket Israel. Diana has two sons, Jacob and Jonah, and she lives in Jerusalem with her husband, Chaim Milikowsky.