Event Title
A Comparison of Dietary Laws in Two World Religions
Presentation Type
Oral and/or Visual Presentation
Presenter Major(s)
Biomedical Sciences
Mentor Information
Sheldon Kopperl
Department
Biomedical Sciences
Location
Kirkhof Center 2259
Start Date
10-4-2013 12:00 AM
End Date
10-4-2013 12:00 AM
Keywords
Religion
Abstract
Dietary restrictions are a major tenet of religions throughout the world. Two of the most well known and widely held are those of Judaism and Islam. The kosher and halal practices will be compared and contrasted to give a deeper understanding of these two traditions. The reasoning for having such dietary restrictions will also be examined by looking at the sacred texts of the religions as well as interpretations of how to uphold the laws. The aim of this presentation is to gain a deeper understanding of these dietary restrictions and how these two religions are similar in this way.
A Comparison of Dietary Laws in Two World Religions
Kirkhof Center 2259
Dietary restrictions are a major tenet of religions throughout the world. Two of the most well known and widely held are those of Judaism and Islam. The kosher and halal practices will be compared and contrasted to give a deeper understanding of these two traditions. The reasoning for having such dietary restrictions will also be examined by looking at the sacred texts of the religions as well as interpretations of how to uphold the laws. The aim of this presentation is to gain a deeper understanding of these dietary restrictions and how these two religions are similar in this way.