Description
Drawn from original religious documents, this books takes you on a fascinating journey back in time to explore the essential and misunderstood roots of the world's major religious traditions, to discover how vegetarianism was a cherished part of their philosophy and practice.
Exposing the truth about vegetarianism in the world religions: the further we go back in religious history, the more respect we find for life in all its forms. Rosen shows that one of the original intents of the world's major religious scriptures was to encourage a meatless diet. This book was previously titled "Food for the Spirit".