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Christian fasting : biblical and evangelical perspectives / S. H. Mathews

Author
Mathews, S. H., 1977-
Published
Lanham : Lexington Books, [2015]
Physical Description
v, 157 pages ; 24 cm

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Contents
An anthropologist reads the New Testament -- Fasting in the Old Testament and ancient Mediterranean world introduction -- Fasting in the New Testament: a social-scientific view of fasting in the first-century Mediterranean world -- Fasting in evangelical Christianity -- Evangelicalism and the New Testament in dialogue.
Summary
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.
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ISBN
9781498507530 (alk. paper)
1498507530 (alk. paper)
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 147-154) and index.
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