Food is about much more than simple nourishment. The basic human need for sustenance for survival has always been imbued with symbolisms, both within religious and worldly contexts.

This issue of LIMINA is dedicated to Biblical aspects associated with food and drink and further examines Jewish meal traditions. The final article offers insights into refugee experiences and their literary expression through the metaphor of food as told by the US-Austrian author Lore Segal. The current issue is a continuation of LIMINA 4.2 (2021) with the title Food. ­Religious, ethical and philosophical aspects, which already served a rich plethora of essays.

Published: 2022-11-14