Christian Fasting
Download or Read eBook Christian Fasting PDF written by S.H. Mathews and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2015-01-27 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : S.H. Mathews |
| Publisher | : Lexington Books |
| Total Pages | : 165 |
| Release | : 2015-01-27 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781498507547 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1498507549 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Christian Fasting by : S.H. Mathews
Book excerpt: Through the lens of social-scientific criticism, Christian Fasting: Biblical and EvangelicalPerspectives 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.
