Publisher's Synopsis
On Fasting is a religious text written by Tertullian, a prominent Christian writer and theologian from the 2nd century AD. The book explores the practice of fasting within the Christian faith, discussing its spiritual benefits and the proper way to observe it. Tertullian argues that fasting is a way to discipline the body and focus the mind on God, and that it can help believers to overcome temptation and achieve greater spiritual insight. He also addresses common questions and concerns about fasting, such as whether it is necessary for salvation and how to balance it with other aspects of daily life. Overall, On Fasting is a valuable resource for Christians seeking to deepen their faith through the practice of fasting.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.
