Sunday, 18 January 2009

Robert Grosseteste on Eating Together

"As far as possible constrain yourself to eat before your people for this shall bring great honour and benefit to you."

Robert Grosseteste - Bishop of Lincoln c.1240AD


The Bishop believed that public eating was very important for those in authority because the common meal when constantly re-enacted played a crucial role in maintaining the harmony and order of the household.

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