Laurentius Steversloot - Jesuiten-kost; of de maaltyd der Jesuieten + Vervolg op de Jesuiten-Kost, - 1728

'Jesuiten-kost; of de maaltyd der Jesuieten' is an early 18th-century culinary manuscript authored by Laurentius Steversloot, focusing on the dietary habits and meal preparations attributed to the Jesuit order. The Jesuits, a Catholic religious order known for their educational and missionary work, had distinctive communal eating customs that reflected both their ascetic values and cultural encounters worldwide. This text offers a rare glimpse into the historical dietetic principles, recipes, and meal etiquette associated with Jesuit communities, complemented by an appendix that extends the discussion. In the context of culinary history, such documents enrich our understanding of how religious orders influenced food culture and how their practices intertwined with spirituality and health. It also provides scholars of ecclesiastical history and gastronomy with tangible details about 18th-century eating habits and the social functions of meals within monastic settings.