Publisher's Synopsis
On Fasting is a religious text written by Tertullian, a prominent early Christian theologian who lived in the Roman Empire during the second and third centuries AD. The book is a treatise on the practice of fasting, a common religious observance in many faiths that involves abstaining from food or other pleasures for a period of time. In the book, Tertullian discusses the spiritual benefits of fasting, arguing that it can help individuals to purify their souls, strengthen their faith, and draw closer to God. He also addresses various practical concerns related to fasting, such as how long to fast, what foods to avoid, and how to handle hunger and other physical discomforts. Throughout the text, Tertullian draws on biblical and other religious sources to support his arguments, and he frequently contrasts the Christian practice of fasting with other cultural and religious traditions of his time. He also addresses some common objections to fasting, such as the idea that it is harmful to the body or that it is unnecessary for salvation. Overall, On Fasting provides a detailed and thoughtful exploration of the practice of fasting within the context of early Christianity, and it remains an important work for scholars and practitioners of religious studies today.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.