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 101
... strangers . But how far should this go ? What are the limits on the love of one's own ? What is the proper treatment of the stranger ? In the ex- treme case , shall you feed him or eat him ? These are the questions answered by customs ...
... strangers . But how far should this go ? What are the limits on the love of one's own ? What is the proper treatment of the stranger ? In the ex- treme case , shall you feed him or eat him ? These are the questions answered by customs ...
Pagina 102
... strangers into his house , let alone offers them food , before being as- sured about their name , character , and purpose ? Although one suspects that there are yet places where stranger- guests are generally welcome , one knows this ...
... strangers into his house , let alone offers them food , before being as- sured about their name , character , and purpose ? Although one suspects that there are yet places where stranger- guests are generally welcome , one knows this ...
Pagina 105
... strangers ) . In the end , when the Sodomites come menacing his guests in the most explicit contempt for the dignity of strangers , Lot offers his own daughters to protect his guests from violation . He and they are saved only when the ...
... strangers ) . In the end , when the Sodomites come menacing his guests in the most explicit contempt for the dignity of strangers , Lot offers his own daughters to protect his guests from violation . He and they are saved only when the ...
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