Gastronomic Judaism as Culinary Midrash - by Jonathan D Brumberg-Kraus (Paperback)

About the Book

This book describes the taste preferences and practices of gastronomic Judaism from ancient to contemporary times. Not merely fixed dietary rules and norms, but rather culinary interpretations and adaptations of them to new times and places makes food "Jewish" and makes Jewis...

Book Synopsis

This book describes the taste preferences and practices of gastronomic Judaism from ancient to contemporary times. Not merely fixed dietary rules and norms, but rather culinary interpretations and adaptations of them to new times and places makes food "Jewish" and makes Jewish eating practices continually viable and meaningful.

Review Quotes

"An affable and spirited tour d'horizon of the Jewish culinary landscape, Jonathan Brumberg-Kraus's book enhances our understanding of the complex and often fraught relationship between culture and cuisine. Drawing on a wide range of sources, from rabbinic commentaries to contemporary cookbooks and personal anecdote, it reminds earnest foodies and casual eaters alike why food matters." --Jenna Weissman Joselit, author of Set in Stone: America's Embrace of the Ten Commandments

About the Author

Jonathan Brumberg-Kraus is professor of religion at Wheaton College.