When Eating Is Spiritual
If there’s any time of the year when we think about food, it’s during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Turkey, ham, dressing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, rolls, and cheesecake are among the many dishes that grace our tables during these celebrations. Hearty smiles, full tummies, and meaningful memories often result from these gatherings. Yet is this all that table fellowship has to offer, or is...
Why Food Matters—An Interview with Dr. Norman Wirzba, Author of Food & Faith: A Theology of Eating
I spent the 2010-2011 academic year working on a Master of Theology degree at Duke Divinity School. While this was a challenging experience in and of itself, having my program and thesis overseen and directed by Norman Wirzba made it an even greater privilege. Since 2008, Professor Wirzba has served as a professor of Theology, Ecology, and Rural Life at Duke Divinity School. He earned his doctorate from Loyola University in Chicago in...
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