Download or read book Food Feasts and Faith 2 volumes written by Paul Fieldhouse and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2017-04-17 with total page 714 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable resource for exploring food and faith, this two-volume set offers information on food-related religious beliefs, customs, and practices from around the world. Why do Catholics eat fish on Fridays? Why are there retirement homes for aged cows in India? What culture holds ceremonies to welcome the first salmon? More than five billion people worldwide claim a religious identity that shapes the way they think about themselves, how they act, and what they eat. Food, Feasts, and Faith: An Encyclopedia of Food Culture in World Religions explores how the food we eat every day often serves purposes other than to keep us healthy and stay alive: we eat to express our faith and to adhere to ethnic or cultural traditions that are part of who we are. This book provides readers with an understanding of the rich world of food and faith. It contains more than 200 alphabetically arranged entries that describe the beliefs and customs of well-established major world religions and sects as well as those of smaller faith communities and new religious movements. The entries cover topics such as religious food rules, religious festivals and symbolic foods, and vegetarianism and veganism, as well as general themes such as rites of passage, social justice, hospitality, and compassion. Each entry on religion explains what the religious dietary laws and guidelines are and how these were interpreted and put into practice historically and in modern settings. The coverage also includes important festivals and feast days as well as significant religious figures and organizations. Additionally, some 160 sidebars provide examples and more detailed information as well as fun facts.

Download or read book Hindu Festivals Why to Celebrate Them written by Ashish Dhyani and published by Fantabulous Publishers India. This book was released on 2021-07-30 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book endeavors to uncover the underlying reasons behind the celebration of various festivals within the Hindu community. Many of us joyfully partake in these festivals without a comprehensive understanding of their origins and significance. Throughout the year, numerous festivals are observed, but this book focuses on some of the most renowned festivals celebrated in India and the Indian subcontinent. Hindus are deeply religious individuals who faithfully adhere to their customs and rituals. However, in matters of religion, faith often takes precedence over wisdom in India. This book delves into the multifaceted reasons behind the celebration of these festivals, exploring why ancient sages and seers designated these special days for their descendants and elucidating the benefits of adhering to rituals on these auspicious occasions.

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