Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-270) and index.
Give heed to me, and you shall eat choice food : the religious significance of eating in Judaism from the Bible to the Kabbalah -- A blessing in the belly : mystical satiation -- The bread of angels : the role of idealized foods -- I am so glad to see the face of the Shekhinah! : the social aspects of meals -- Blessing does not rest on an empty place : talismanic theurgy -- He makes peace and increases peace between the supernal realm and the lower realm : augmentation theurgy at mystical meals.
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Zohar.
Sacred meals. Mysticism--Judaism. Dinners and dining--Religious aspects--Judaism. Cabala--History. Dinners and dining--Religious aspects--Judaism. RELIGION--Judaism--General.