Foundations with Mandy and Robbo
Oct 28, 2026 · 11 min · 8 segments
Robbo Robinson and Mandy Worby explore the origins of kosher food laws, from biblical rules on animals, seafood and blood to Jewish traditions separating meat and dairy. They examine why these laws…
Robbo RobinsonHost
In fact, some people love food so much they're killing themselves by overindulging.
But in balance, eating is not only essential for life, but it's a central focus of celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries.
Do the kosher rules regarding food apply to the Gentile Christians or have the kosher laws become null and void?
That is a very good question, and it is an ongoing debate, and it's been an issue in the church right since from the very first days.
If you read Acts when the Gentiles started to come to faith, it was cause of great debate.
And then, of course, throughout Christian history, you know, a lot of times we can criticize the Jewish people for observing and maintaining their dietary laws, saying, oh, you're just under the You're under the law.
But then there are certain Christian denominations that have also enforced rules about not eating meat on Fridays.
And which foods are acceptable and which are not, on both sides of the argument, has been a pretty hot topic throughout history.
In fact, some people love food so much they're killing themselves by overindulging.
But in balance, eating is not only essential for life, but it's a central focus of celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries.
Do the kosher rules regarding food apply to the Gentile Christians or have the kosher laws become null and void?
That is a very good question, and it is an ongoing debate, and it's been an issue in the church right since from the very first days.
If you read Acts when the Gentiles started to come to faith, it was cause of great debate.
And then, of course, throughout Christian history, you know, a lot of times we can criticize the Jewish people for observing and maintaining their dietary laws, saying, oh, you're just under the You're under the law.
But then there are certain Christian denominations that have also enforced rules about not eating meat on Fridays.
And which foods are acceptable and which are not, on both sides of the argument, has been a pretty hot topic throughout history.
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