Holy Lands – Holy Foods

The Mediterranean Cradle of World Religions

These travelogues celebrate a diversity of rich culture, heritage, and unique relationships that speak to the core questions and beliefs of the human experience asking: “Who am I?” and “Who is God?” They will place religion within one of the “cradles of civilization” – countries surrounding the Mediterranean.

Filmed as Part of the “Sunday Forum” series at Saint Mark’s, Columbus, Ohio, they were presented over dinners of related ethnic foods, with menus compiled and prepared by members of the parish, representing the hospitality found in the homes of many of our hosts – affirming life’s sustenance is both spiritual and physical.

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Holy Lands – Heavenly Foods I

Traverse the Near and Middle East visiting sites of Christianity and Judaism in Israel and explore the founding tenants of their faiths over dinners serving ethnically appropriate foods – both traditional and contemporary.

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Holy Lands – Heavenly Foods II Part One

Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey – cradles of history and their unique positions in shaping our global culture and western mythology presented with classic food pairings from each region.

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Holy Lands – Heavenly Foods II Part Two

Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey – cradles of history and their unique positions in global culture and western mythology presented with classic food pairings from each region.

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Holy Lands – Heavenly Foods III

England – explore the history of English-speaking Christianity and visit Canterbury Cathedral – home church of the Anglican Communion – the surrounding region of Kent – and enjoy the epicurean awakening of the U.K. Conclude aboard the iconic Queen Elizabeth 2 as we travel home via a TransAtlantic crossing.



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