From the beginning of the church, Christians have both feasted and fasted. This timeline highlights some important moments in each of those journeys, especially ones discussed in this issue.
Jennifer Woodruff TaitHere are some recommendations from CH editorial staff and this issue’s authors to help you understand the story of food and faith.
the editorsGetting unfermented wine from the vineyard
Jennifer Woodruff TaitThings church fathers said about food
Jennifer Woodruff Tait, compilerFrom the beginning, the holiest Christian meal used everyday food
Andrew McGowanfruitcakes, red eggs, jell-O, Christian fish, and communion machines
Thanks to those who contributed tidbits, including Kristen Roth Allen, Elesha Coffman, Suzanne Estelle-Holmer, Martha Manikas-Forecipe suggestions from friends of Christian History
Josh Hale, Barbara J. Hale, Frederica Mathewes-Green, Julie Byrne, Mary Anne Tietjen Byrne, Quita Sauerweinwe should consider the spiritual discipline of not eating
Frederica Mathewes-GreenFeasting or fasting? the constant Christian tension in the public square
Kathleen MulhernIf you took food out of your church’s weekly activities, many of those activities would look very different—or they’d simply disappear.
Jennifer Woodruff TaitReaders respond to Christian History
Containing today’s events, devotional, quote and stories