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Book recommendations on Christian fasting written by Protestant authors

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Fasting is mentioned multiple times in the Bible. Some passages that I remember: > [Joel 2:12-13 ESV] 12 “Yet even now,” declares the Lord,  “return to me with all your heart, **with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning**; 13 and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he relents over disaster. > [Luke 2:36-37 ESV] 36 And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived with her husband seven years from when she was a virgin, 37 and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, **worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day**. > [Matthew 4:1-4 ESV] Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 **And after fasting forty days and forty nights**, he was hungry. 3 And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” 4 But he answered, “It is written, “‘**Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God**.’” > [Luke 4:1-4 ESV] And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness 2 for forty days, being tempted by the devil. **And he ate nothing during those days**. And when they were ended, he was hungry. 3 The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread.” 4 And Jesus answered him, **“It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone.’”** > [Acts 9:8-9 ESV] 8 Saul rose from the ground, and although his eyes were opened, he saw nothing. So they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus. 9 And for three days he was without sight, **and neither ate nor drank**. > [Acts 13:2-3 ESV] 2 While they were **worshiping the Lord and fasting**, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” 3 Then after **fasting and praying** they laid their hands on them and sent them off. > [Acts 14:23 ESV]  And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, **with prayer and fasting** they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed. > [Matthew 17:20-21 KJV] 20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. 21 Howbeit this kind goeth not out **but by prayer and fasting**. > [Matthew 9:15 ESV] And Jesus said to them, “Can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, **and then they will fast**. > [Mark 2:20 ESV] The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, **and then they will fast** in that day. > [Luke 5:35 ESV] The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, **and then they will fast** in those days.” I'm seeking book recommendations on Christian fasting, **written by Protestant authors**, encompassing both its theoretical and practical aspects. Specifically, I'm interested in resources that explore the spiritual dimensions of fasting within Christian spirituality, including its influence on prayer, worship, fostering a closer relationship with God, combating sin and temptation, subduing the flesh, and strengthening the spirit. Additionally, I'm looking for practical tips and suggestions on how to integrate fasting into daily life, discern when to undertake longer fasts (e.g., 21 days, 40 days), and understand the Holy Spirit's guidance regarding fasting (as we see in Luke 4:1 and Matthew 4:1). Thank you.
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Aug 27, 2025, 06:43 PM
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