John,
In Biblical times it was customary for people to recline at the table.
They ate lying on their side. I assume the Romans did the same.
A few of many quotes from the bible signifying the above.
Luke 12:37
37 It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching
when he comes. I tell you the truth, he will dress himself to serve,
will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them.
(NIV)
Matt 26:6-7
6 While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of a man known as Simon the
Leper,
7 a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume,
which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table.
(NIV)
Matt 26:20
20 When evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the Twelve.
(NIV)
Tom, Redding CA - #216 D/FCC
John Beckett wrote:
> OK, whats the story about the Romans eating on their side. Havent heard that
> one.
>
> JB
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