Food in Fourth Ezra

In 4 Ezra foodstuffs and their (non-) consumption are of considerable importance. Researching it is of relevance for a number of reasons. First, out of an interest in the literary (and theological) structure of 4 Ezra, a prominent topic such as this is worth researching. Second, the fact that that foodstuffs and their meaning were of high importance in the social world of Ezra, conveying a range of meanings, invites such research. Third, as foodstuffs and meals are closely related to what human beings need for their subsistence, studying them may shed light on the social context of 4 Ezra. In pursuing this topic, therefore, one studies more than just meals and foodstuffs, as they are related to the literary character of the work its theological position and its social world.