{"product_id":"food-and-faith-charles-c-carl-9798271216404","title":"Food and Faith: KOSHER, HALAL, VEGETARIANISM, AND FASTING (Religious dietary laws)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOOD AND FAITH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKOSHER, HALAL, VEGETARIANISM, AND FASTING (Religious Dietary Laws)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFood has always been more than nourishment-it is a symbol of faith, purity, and devotion. \u003ci\u003eFood and Faith\u003c\/i\u003e explores how the world's major religions connect eating habits with spiritual meaning through sacred dietary laws, fasting traditions, and ethical food practices. From the kosher codes of Judaism and halal principles in Islam to Hindu and Buddhist vegetarianism and Christian fasting, this book reveals how what we eat reflects what we believe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith clear explanations and verifiable insights, it examines how dietary rules developed over centuries, shaping not only religious identity but also community life, health, and moral values. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of how faith traditions turn food into an act of worship, discipline, and compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside this book, you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe origins and meanings of kosher and halal food laws\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHindu, Buddhist, and Jain teachings on vegetarianism and nonviolence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristian fasting traditions and their spiritual purposes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow food taboos and rituals express purity, gratitude, and devotion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ethical and environmental dimensions of religious diets\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eModern interpretations of ancient dietary laws in a globalized world\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in simple and balanced language, \u003ci\u003eFood and Faith: Kosher, Halal, Vegetarianism, and Fasting\u003c\/i\u003e offers readers a fascinating look at how food connects body, soul, and belief. Whether you are a student of religion, a cultural researcher, or simply curious about global food traditions, this book serves as an enlightening guide to the sacred relationship between what we eat and how we live.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Charles C. Carl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798271216404\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/23\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 100\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.32lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d","brand":"Charles C. Carl","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48450363588863,"sku":"9798271216404","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_00bbd7e3-9b98-4360-9686-04d7bbac6bb0.jpg?v=1777267358","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/food-and-faith-charles-c-carl-9798271216404","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}