On Fasting - Hardcover

by Tertullian (Author)

On Fasting is a book written by Tertullian, a prolific early Christian author and theologian. The book is a treatise on the spiritual practice of fasting, which was a common practice in early Christianity. Tertullian discusses the reasons for fasting, the different types of fasting, and the spiritual benefits of fasting. He argues that fasting is a way to discipline the body and focus the mind on God, and that it is a powerful tool for spiritual growth and transformation. The book is written in a clear and concise style, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of fasting in the Christian tradition.For even by this very fact, that He exempts from eating that flesh only the 'soul' of which is not out-shed through 'blood, ' it is manifest that He has conceded the use of all other flesh."" To this we reply, that it was not suitable for man to be burdened with any further special law of abstinence, who so recently showed himself unable to tolerate so light an interdiction--of one single fruit, to wit; that, accordingly, having had the rein relaxed, he was to be strengthened by his very liberty; that equally after the deluge, in the reformation of the human race.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.