Holy Feast and Holy Fast: Religious Significance of Food to Medieval Women by
Explore the profound connection between food, religion, and women’s experiences in the Middle Ages with ‘Holy Feast and Holy Fast’ by Caroline Walker Bynum. This scholarly paperback, a first printing from 1988, delves into the religious significance of eating and fasting for medieval women. Published by the University of California Press, this book is a key text in medieval history, religious studies, and women’s studies. It features acid-free and chlorine-free paper, ensuring its longevity. The book is in good condition, showing some light wear consistent with age and use, including a minor handwritten mark on page 58. A must-have for scholars and enthusiasts of medieval history and women’s spirituality.
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