Quote Originally Posted by christiansoldier
Have you found any parallel treatment of fasting or charity or prayer in any other portion of scripture, OT or NT?
No. I also recall that Christ defended a prostitute against Jews who wished to stone her, an action that flies in the face of old testament tradition. Even you certainly recognize the difference between Christ and OT philosophy, hence the distinction of 'Old' and 'New covenant'. I appreciate what you are getting at, could you be more direct at what it is you are implying, and perhaps I could respond to that if you are curious.