Christian Fasting

Biblical and Evangelical Perspectives

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Bible & Bible Studies, Study, Old Testament, Christianity, General Christianity
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Author: S. H. Mathews ISBN: 9781498507547
Publisher: Lexington Books Publication: January 27, 2015
Imprint: Lexington Books Language: English
Author: S. H. Mathews
ISBN: 9781498507547
Publisher: Lexington Books
Publication: January 27, 2015
Imprint: Lexington Books
Language: English

Through the lens of social-scientific criticism, Christian Fasting: Biblical and Evangelical**Perspectives explores the social, cultural, and religious significance of fasting in the first-century Mediterranean world. Old Testament precedents, as well as Mesopotamian, Greek, and Roman influences are examined to form the backdrop for a detailed interpretation of each fasting text in the New Testament. Contemporary evangelical fasting literature is also discussed and analyzed. Finally, H.S. Mathews proposes a solution for reconciling a biblical interpretation of fasting with contemporary evangelical practice.

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Through the lens of social-scientific criticism, Christian Fasting: Biblical and Evangelical**Perspectives explores the social, cultural, and religious significance of fasting in the first-century Mediterranean world. Old Testament precedents, as well as Mesopotamian, Greek, and Roman influences are examined to form the backdrop for a detailed interpretation of each fasting text in the New Testament. Contemporary evangelical fasting literature is also discussed and analyzed. Finally, H.S. Mathews proposes a solution for reconciling a biblical interpretation of fasting with contemporary evangelical practice.

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