Forbidden. A 3000-year history of Jews and the pig

Journal of Modern Jewish Studies 2026

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Authors: Peter Altmann
DOI: 10.1080/14725886.2026.2626306
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Abstract

What made the pig so important in Jewish history? Jordan Rosenblum, Belzer Professor of Classica Judaism at University of Wisconsin–Madison, extends his longstanding research on the foodways of anc...

Fields of Study & Subjects

Biblical Studies and Interpretation Food Nutrition and Cultural Practices Religion Theology History Judaism Christianity

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Modern Jewish Studies
Volume
25
Issue
2
Pages
388–389
Publication date
6 February 2026
Language
EN