Fasting - Softcover

Dag Tessore

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565482824 ISBN 13: 9781565482821

Publisher: New City Press, 2008

Synopsis

Why should we fast? Can fasting deepen our relationship with God? Can it make us more open to others? These are questions to which this book offers a response. Fasting shows how this ancient tradition remains a powerful tool in today,s world. Through careful historical research and analysis, Dag Tessore leads readers to discover the roots of fasting and abstinence in the Christian tradition and to meditate on the value of this timetested discipline.

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About the Author

After earning a degree in Oriental languages and literature (Hebrew and Arabic) from La Sapienza University, Rome, Dag Tessore has specialized in biblical and patristic studies. He has written widely on a number of topics, including war and the spirituality of arms in Christianity and Islam (La mistica della guerra. Spiritualit delle armi nel cristianesimo e nellf islam), and the ethical, political and religious positions of Benedict XVI (Introduzione a Ratzinger. Le posizioni etiche, politiche, religiose di Benedetto XVI).He lives in Greece with his wife and daughter.

Edition details

• Publisher: New City Press
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565482824
• ISBN 13: 9781565482821
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112