Fasting the Second Step to Eternal Life Author:Alan P Johnson What does fasing mean? Who have practiced the fast? What is the history of fasting among nations and peoples? This book is probably the most complete volume available treating all the facets of fasting from ancient to modern times, from Christian and non-Christian sources. — The author enlarges the concept of fasting, indicating that it is mu... more »ch more than mere abstinence from food. It becomes a spiritual "at-one-ment" with Christ, the Savior of mankind, and helps make man worthy of the acceptance of Christ's supreme sacrifice.« less