Christian Fasting: Biblical and Evangelical Perspectives

By S H Mathews

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1498507530
• ISBN13: 9781498507530
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.0"