Listen "Food as Gift or Commodity?"
Episode Synopsis
This week we talk about how theology, philosophy, and ecology can be amazing conversation partners. When our food is packaged and purchased at a store, we think of the products of the earth as a commodity first and foremost. We are disconnected from the reality about food and the connections we have with nature and with creatures, so how does that change how we interact with the biblical text?Learn more about Dr. Norman WirzbaLink to his book Food and Faith and read a FREE article titled "Can we live in a world without a Sabbath?" Find out more about Wendell Berry Join the Patreon Team! https://www.patreon.com/cyndiparkerLearn more about me and sign up for Food and Wine Tours of Israel/Palestine.For 40% off the pre-order of my new book Encountering Jesus in the Real World of the Gospels. (sale through November 30, 2020) The book is also available on Amazon and will be available as an audio book in January 2021.
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