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9781594730788

The Sacred Art Of Fasting

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  • ISBN13:

    9781594730788

  • ISBN10:

    1594730784

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2005-03-30
  • Publisher: Skylight Paths Pub

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An introduction to the whys and ways of fasting furnishes helpful insights to inspire readers to begin or deepen their own fasting practice, through a comprehensive look at fasting as practiced in many traditions as well as inspiring reflections from people who practice fasting. Original.

Table of Contents

Introductionp. ix
In Search of Fasting as a Spiritual Practicep. 1
Judaism: Purification, Mourning, Atonementp. 13
Christianity: Mystical Longing, Liberation through Discipline, Work of Justicep. 35
Islam: Allah-Consciousness, Self-Restraint, Social Solidarityp. 67
Hinduism: Purity, Respect, Penancep. 91
Buddhism: Purity of Body, Clarity of Mind, Moderationp. 103
Latter-day Saints: Offerings for Those in Want, Strengthening in the Faithp. 113
What Makes Fasting a Sacred Art?p. 129
Preparing to Practicep. 141
Notesp. 165
Acknowledgmentsp. 171
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