Posts by tag: jewish

TL;DR: Meals in the ancient biblical world carried deep social, spiritual, and symbolic meaning far beyond simple eating, and understanding these customs helps unlock the meaning of many biblical passages. The mealtime customs depicted in ancient biblical texts are still practiced by many people living in the lands the Bible describes. In this region of […]

The voice in the wilderness is one of the favorite badges of identity for both New Testament Gospels in its featuring of John the Baptist, and the sectarian writings of Qumran community. 1-3 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, “Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way, the […]