Should I Eat with You?

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My research is focused on the interpretations of biblical texts in the contexts of ancient culture, languages, and history.

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This is the third, final installment of the conversation between Pinchas Shir and Dr. Cyndi Parker about food and the Bible. We move into the Greco-Roman context of meals with questions regarding how Roman families ate and feasted in contrast to Jewish ways. And thinking within that context, why would Paul get mad at Peter for changing his eating habits in Galatians chapter 2?