Food and Religion: Religious Traditions

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This subsection offers resources for major world religions and food ethics.

Food, Feasts, and Faith by Paul Fieldhouse A two-volume set that offers information on food-related religious beliefs, customs, and practices from around the world.
T&T Clark Handbook of Food in the Hebrew Bible and Ancient Israel by Janling Fu (Editor); Cynthia Shafer-Elliott (Editor); Carol Meyers (Editor) Offers an overview of food in the Hebrew Bible and ancient Israel. Examines and considers environmental and socio-economic issues such as climate and trade, the production of raw materials, and the technology of harvesting and food processing.
Encyclopedia of Religion (Online) by Lindsay Jones (Editor) Presents a cross-cultural approach that emphasizes religion's role within everyday life and as a unique experience from culture to culture. Relevant entries include "Food" and "Agriculture."