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Meredith J. C. Warren

Food and Transformation in Ancient Mediterranean Literature

English · Paperback / Softback

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Description

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.

Product details

Authors	Meredith J. C. Warren
Publisher	SBL Press

Languages	English
Product format	Paperback / Softback
Released	30.04.2019

EAN	9781628372380
ISBN	978-1-62837-238-0
No. of pages	206
Dimensions	152 mm x 229 mm x 13 mm
Weight	343 g
Subject	Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Miscellaneous

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