The Hungry Soul: Eating and the Perfecting of Our NatureFree Press, 1994 - 248 pagini What is the full meaning of eating? What does it reveal about the soul? What is the meaning of human omnivorousness and the myriad customs that refine human eating, transforming animal feeding into human dining? This book examines the phenomena of eating, natural and cultural - from metabolism, appetite, and taste, to hospitality, table manners, and the ritual meal, and reveals how eating not only feeds the body but also nourishes the soul. |
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Pagina 99
... begin with let us consider some of the most elementary customs : conven- tions , both positive and negative , regarding what we eat and whom we feed specifically , conventions regarding hospitality , cannibalism , and certain forms of ...
... begin with let us consider some of the most elementary customs : conven- tions , both positive and negative , regarding what we eat and whom we feed specifically , conventions regarding hospitality , cannibalism , and certain forms of ...
Pagina 105
... begin with , hospitality recognizes simultaneously the neediness * Through these two juxtaposed stories and their contexts , the Bible invites us to discover the problem of justice and injustice , to begin with evident in attitudes ...
... begin with , hospitality recognizes simultaneously the neediness * Through these two juxtaposed stories and their contexts , the Bible invites us to discover the problem of justice and injustice , to begin with evident in attitudes ...
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... begin with , good table manners show consideration for the comfort and pleasure of one's fellow diners . Slovenly and noisy eat- ing are annoying ; greasy chins and filthy hands are painful to see ; belching and spitting are revolting ...
... begin with , good table manners show consideration for the comfort and pleasure of one's fellow diners . Slovenly and noisy eat- ing are annoying ; greasy chins and filthy hands are painful to see ; belching and spitting are revolting ...
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