Biblical Wisdom and the Ethics of Eating: Ancient Values in Modern Food Debates

This one-day conference brings together four presentations to explore how key biblical principles—stewardship of creation and hospitality—can shape contemporary discussions on food ethics. While the focus remains on biblical moral thought, the conference acknowledges that food ethics is deeply embedded in a broader interreligious and philosophical discourse. By engaging with issues such as sustainability, global health, and food justice, the event examines whether biblical perspectives—when considered in dialogue with other religious and ethical traditions—can offer meaningful alternatives to dominant paradigms that prioritize individual choice and rationalist frameworks. Each concept will be analyzed through the lens of contemporary thought, considering how 20th- and 21st-century philosophers and theologians, both within and beyond the biblical tradition, have reassessed these moral principles in response to modern challenges. By situating biblical ethics within a pluralistic framework, the conference seeks to highlight how ancient moral traditions continue to shape ethical debates on environmental responsibility, communal well-being, and the morality of consumption. Ultimately, this event explores whether engaging biblical ethics in an interreligious perspective can provide a constructive alternative to prevailing food ethics models.