Concordia Theological Monthly
Article Title
Publication Date
12-1-1959
Document Type
Article
Keywords
fasting, bodily preparation, pharisees, richardson, abstinence, prayer, easter
Submission Type
Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep
Abstract
The statement, "Fasting and bodily preparation are indeed a fine outward training," was used by Luther with immediate reference to preparation for Holy Communion. However, to understand this statement in its proper perspective, we need to consider the purpose of fasting as it appears in the Scriptures and in the worship of the church. This paper is an attempt to present such a survey with conclusions as to the specific purposes and benefits of Eucharistic fasting.
Disciplines
Practical Theology
Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)
Leviticus 16:29-34; Acts 27:9; Zechariah 8:19; Judges 20:26; 2 Chronicles 20:3; Joel 1:13; Joel 2:12, 15; 1 Samuel 1:4-7; 1 Samuel 20:34; 1 Kings 21:4; 2 Samuel 3:35; 2 Samuel 12:21-23; Luke 8:12; Isaiah 58:3-12; Luke 2:37; Matthew 9:14-17; Mark 2:20; Matthew 17:21; Mark 9:29;
Submission Cost
Free
Submission Audience
Laity; Ministers; Scholars
Recommended Citation
Fischer, Walter F.
(1959)
"Fasting and Bodily Preparation - A Fine Outward Training,"
Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 30, Article 85.
Available at:
https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol30/iss1/85
