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El ayuno de Daniel
When the Prophet was taken captive to Babylon, the king saw in him a future leader and administrator. If only this young man could be 'babylonized' maybe he could help the king rule the Jewish exiles. The first thing the king did to contaminate Daniel was to provide a sumptuous menu of rich fatty foods and wines. The prophet's answer was to eat only vegetables and drink water. He chose to honor God above the king's honor. The prophet Daniel is a model for anyone wanting to honor God and experience spiritual victories that begin with prayer and personal discipline. In this new guide, Dr. Elmer Towns, author of The Daniel Fast teaches how to be renewed by periods of 10 or 21 days. Towns answers questions practically showing what to eat and when, how to pray effectively, how to find God in fasting, how to worship through personal discipline, how to pray for specific questions and at the same time, how fast a healthy diet. You'll also find original recipes created by Daniel Fast International Chef John P. Perkins. Choose a spiritual power over a body satisfaction as Daniel did, and invite God to change your life!
- GenresPrayerNonfictionTheology
240 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
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About the author
Elmer L. Towns
326 books48 followersDr. Elmer Towns is a college and seminary professor, an author of popular and scholarly works (the editor of two encyclopedias), a popular seminar lecturer, and dedicated worker in Sunday school, and has developed over 20 resource packets for leadership education. He began teaching at Midwest Bible College, St. Louis, Missouri, for three years and was not satisfied with his textbooks so he began writing his own (he has published over 100 books listed in the Library of Congress, 7 listed in the Christian Booksellers Best Selling List; several becoming accepted as college textbooks. He is also the 1995 recipient of the coveted Gold Medallion Award awarded by the Christian Booksellers Association for writing the Book of the Year, i.e., The Names of the Holy Spirit.
He was President of Winnipeg Bible College for five years, leading it to receive American Accreditation and Provincial authority to offer degrees (1960-1965). He taught at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, in greater Chicago, Illinois, in the field of Religious Education and Evangelism (1965-1971).
He is co-founder of Liberty University, with Jerry Falwell, in 1971, and was the only full-time teacher in the first year of Liberty's existence. Today, the University has over 11,400 students on campus with 39,000 in the Distance Learning Program (now Liberty University Online), and he is the Dean of the School of Religion.
Dr. Towns has given theological lectures and taught intensive seminars at over 50 theological seminaries in America and abroad. He holds visiting professorship rank in five seminaries. He has written over 2,000 reference and/or popular articles and received six honorary doctoral degrees. Four doctoral dissertations have analyzed his contribution to religious education and evangelism.
His personal education includes a B.S. from Northwestern College in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a M.A. from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary also in Dallas, a MRE from Garrett Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois, and a D.Min. from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California.
He was President of Winnipeg Bible College for five years, leading it to receive American Accreditation and Provincial authority to offer degrees (1960-1965). He taught at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, in greater Chicago, Illinois, in the field of Religious Education and Evangelism (1965-1971).
He is co-founder of Liberty University, with Jerry Falwell, in 1971, and was the only full-time teacher in the first year of Liberty's existence. Today, the University has over 11,400 students on campus with 39,000 in the Distance Learning Program (now Liberty University Online), and he is the Dean of the School of Religion.
Dr. Towns has given theological lectures and taught intensive seminars at over 50 theological seminaries in America and abroad. He holds visiting professorship rank in five seminaries. He has written over 2,000 reference and/or popular articles and received six honorary doctoral degrees. Four doctoral dissertations have analyzed his contribution to religious education and evangelism.
His personal education includes a B.S. from Northwestern College in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a M.A. from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary also in Dallas, a MRE from Garrett Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois, and a D.Min. from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California.
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February 4, 2015
This book was given to me by a member of our corporate Fast. I really enjoyed this book, and found it very helpful with my Biblical Fast. It even has recipes in the back. I would recommend this book to anyone thinking of doing a Daniel Fast, which is the kind that I did.
February 25, 2018
While certain viewpoints in this book are not my cup of tea, it is well written and combines both the fast itself with devotions for 40 days
February 5, 2016
Reviving the spiritual discipline of fasting
In this book, Elmer Towns gives the reasons to restore the neglected practice of fasting. Health reasons are cited, but the real reason is to infuse our prayers with God's power. I found myself wondering at times if this was a book about fasting or prayer. However, I soon realized that to the author, the two are inextricably entwined. There is no reason to try and separate them.
In this book, Elmer Towns gives the reasons to restore the neglected practice of fasting. Health reasons are cited, but the real reason is to infuse our prayers with God's power. I found myself wondering at times if this was a book about fasting or prayer. However, I soon realized that to the author, the two are inextricably entwined. There is no reason to try and separate them.
September 26, 2013
One of the best books on fasting that I have ever read!!!
February 7, 2012
An amazing book if you really want to understand fasting from a biblical perspective. Not easy to start peeling away the layers that the book requires, and a fast requires, but transforming.
January 8, 2014
Great Biblical perspective in this amazing fast
January 3, 2016
Excellent book
The book by Elmer Towns was very insightful. A reminder of the purpose of fasting. Love how scriptures were used throughout.
The book by Elmer Towns was very insightful. A reminder of the purpose of fasting. Love how scriptures were used throughout.
January 28, 2016
This book really helped me stay focused during my fast.
May 28, 2016
Wonderful book!
This book is insightful and a reminder of the purpose of fasting. There are helpful guidelines and prayers included throughout.
This book is insightful and a reminder of the purpose of fasting. There are helpful guidelines and prayers included throughout.
September 29, 2013
Great book. Very informative.
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