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The eating of meat was unknown up to the big flood, but…

“The eating of meat was unknown up to the big flood, but since the flood they have put the strings and stinking juices of animal meat into our mouths, just as they threw in front of the grumbling sensual people in the desert. Jesus Christ, who appeared when the time had been fulfilled, has again…” quote by St. Jerome
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“The eating of meat was unknown up to the big flood, but since the flood they have put the strings and stinking juices of animal meat into our mouths, just as they threw in front of the grumbling sensual people in the desert. Jesus Christ, who appeared when the time had been fulfilled, has again joined the end with the beginning, so that it is no longer allowed for us to eat animal meat.”

St. Jerome

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The quote argues that eating meat is a post‑flood practice contrary to divine intention, urging abstinence.

In simple terms: Meat eating is seen as a later, sinful habit.

Key Takeaway

Avoid meat to align with spiritual purity.

Themes

diet spirituality religion purity

Mood

reflective serious

Type

theological ethical

When to use this quote

  • fasting
  • vegetarian diet
  • religious observance
  • ethical eating

Key Concepts

theology asceticism biblical interpretation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you think dietary rules can reflect spiritual values?
  • How might cultural context shape such teachings?
A Different Perspective

The claim reflects a specific theological view not universally accepted.

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