Book 4/Chapter 12
Superstitious fasting (section 19)
1. What are the three dangers that Calvin mentions with regard to fasting?
Christ and fasting (section 20)
1. How many times is it recorded that Christ fasted?
2. Why did He fast?
Corrupt fasting (section 21)
1. How had the Romanists corrupted fasting?
Clerical restrictions (section 22)
1. In ancient times, what was prohibited to the clergy by the canons?
2. Who had to live more strictly, the clergy or laity?
3. What does Calvin point out about the practice of the Romanists of his day?
Celibacy (section 23)
1. In what area is Rome strict?
2. But what do they not prohibit at the same time and with the same zeal?
3. On what basis does Calvin object?
These are the questions for the readings for Thursday, October 22, and those readings can be found here.