The Bible Answers Short Questions From Our Readers - Plain Truth Staff - March 1966

Plain Truth Staff

Question: "Where and when did the custom of observing Lent originate?" Answer: Believe it or not, Lent was observed 4000 years ago! The apostle Paul commanded the Gentile-born Christians to cease observing it! Many have supposed Lent is taught in the Bible. But they have never looked into the Bible to see what the Bible really says! - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library