A Balanced Approach to Fasting: a review of the Rose Publishing pamphlet

A Balanced Approach to Fasting

"What the Bible Says About Fasting," a Rose Publishing pamphlet

Fasting, as a topic, is not one of the most common themes in modern evangelical literature -- in fact, it is almost strange to us. So, many questions may arise: is it Biblical? Is it required? What are its purposes? Are there different types of fasting? Are there wrong ways of going about fasting? Who, in the Bible, fasted? What if my medical condition is not good for fasting? All of these questions, and more, are answered in the pamphlet "Fasting," in the series "What the Bible says about..." Thankfully, this latter phrase dictates the scope of the booklet -- it really is about the Biblical view. Helpful aspects are the headings, which organize the booklet, and, especially, a very useful chart that cites each instance of fasting found in the Bible, tells who is doing it, what type of fasting is being done, the purpose, and the result. Suitable cautions are given with regard to one or two less worthy motives for fasting. I received a copy in return for a review.