What did the ancient Israelites eat? : diet in biblical times / Nathan MacDonald.
| Author/creator | MacDonald, Nathan, 1975- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Grand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2008. |
| Description | xv, 156 pages : maps ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- A land flowing with milk and honey -- Reconstructing the Israelite diet -- What did the Israelites eat? -- The Mediterranean triad : bread, wine, and oil -- Vegetables, pulses, and fruit -- Meat, milk, birds, and fish -- Condiments and other foods -- How well did the Israelites eat? -- Modeling the Israelite diet -- Environment and climate -- Food shortage and famine -- The consumption of meat : archaeological evidence -- The consumption of meat : anthropological evidence -- Food distribution -- Nutritional deficiencies -- Conclusion -- The diet of the ancient Israelites -- Biblical diets. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-147) and indexes. |
| LCCN | 2008012451 |
| ISBN | 9780802862983 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0802862985 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BS680 .F6 M33 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |