In the biblical era, both culture and food were inherently simpler and more natural. People were called to cultivate according to God’s design, to steward the earth and its resources with respect: “And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb yielding seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for food” (Genesis 1: 29)
According to historical and archaeological evidence related to the First Temple period (1200-586 B.C.) until the Byzantine period (330-1453), it’s likely that the dietary foundation included the following:
– grains (barley, wheat, millet)
– legumes (fava beans, lentils, chickpeas, sesame)
– fruits (figs, dates, pomegranates, olives, apples, carob, grapes).
– meat options (goats, sheep, and fish)
It is interesting to note that over the past decades, organic food has become increasingly popular in Israel, driven by health-conscious consumers seeking high-quality, chemical-free food products. […]
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