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Date: 01 March 2007 21:37:08
...because I am finishing an essay.
How old is Lent?
According to this book (p56), as a period of 40 days immediately preceding Easter, Lent is at least as old as the Council of Nicaea in 325AD. That would make it at least 1682 years old (if my maths is right). There were also earlier forms which were similar.