Bibliograph

Holy grounds, the surprising connection between coffee and faith--from dancing goats to Satan's drink, Tim Schenck

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Holy grounds, the surprising connection between coffee and faith--from dancing goats to Satan's drink, Tim Schenck

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-230)

Illustrations

illustrationsportraits

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Holy grounds

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1051050982

Responsibility statement

Tim Schenck

Sub title

the surprising connection between coffee and faith--from dancing goats to Satan's drink

Summary

"From the coffee bean's discovery by ninth-century Ethiopian Muslims to being condemned as 'Satan's drink' by medieval Christians, to becoming an integral part of Passover in America, coffee has fueled prayer and shaped religious culture for generations. Schenck explores sometimes amusing and often profound intersection between coffee and religion. Along the way, he examines the power of ritual, introduces readers to the patron saint of coffee, addresses ethical considerations for today's coffee lovers, and reveals what coffeehouse culture teaches us about the art of building a healthy, authentic community"--Back cover

Table Of Contents

Coffee connections -- In the beginning: coffee creation stories -- Origin tour -- Coffee and prayer -- Satan's drink: coffee and Christianity -- God's house, not Maxwell's house: coffee and Judaism -- The power of ritual -- Coming to America -- The green elephant in the room -- Coffeehouse culture -- Coffee's shadow side -- Fair trade, fair wage -- Goodbye styrofoam: environmental impact -- Church coffee: a mixed blessing

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