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Concordia Theological Monthly

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

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