Takes seriously the idea that food matters, and that the many aspects of eating table fellowship, culinary t
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“Nevertheless, this is an inspiring interpretation of the possibility of reclaiming and reconnecting theology, food, and a fuller eucharistic life.” (The Theology of Food, 1 October 2013)
"This book deserves to be widely read and, if you will forgive the metaphor, digested." (Christian Century) "Montoya's book is a delight to read, and is a significant contribution to the effort to apply theological thinking to the everyday realities of embodied life." (Modern Theology)
"For all its erudition, this book is more complex and valuable than a simple examination of Christian consumption. It offers rich reflection on the prophetic and generous ways in which Christianity might still disciple consumers who desire the superabundant grace made material in the flesh of Jesus Christ." (Theological Book Review)
"This much-needed book takes seriously the Churches' unique contribution to understanding the importance of food." (Church Times)
"A thought provoking and engaging work on the role of the Eucharist in Christian life." (CHOICE)
“[T]his is an inspiring interpretation of the possibility of reclaiming and reconnecting theology, food, and a fuller eucharistic life.” (Interpretation: A Journal of Bible and Theology)
Table of Contents
Foreword vi
Joaquín Racionero Page Preface ix
Acknowledgments x
Introduction. Food Talk: Overlapping Matters 1
1 The Making of Mexican Molli and Alimentary Theology in the Making 11
2 Sabor/Saber: Taste and the Eros of Cognition 45
3 Being Nourished: Food Matters 77
4 Sharing in the Body of Christ and the Theopolitics of Superabundance 113
Conclusion. Food Notes: Prolegomenon to a Eucharistic Discourse 157
Index 161
