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Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian sacred works & liturgy > Liturgy
Considers the essential elements of Hebrew verse Introduces the reader to the full range of the poetry of the Old Testament, both outside the Psalter and within Fully accessible to non-specialists A select bibliography following each chapter offers suggestions for further study Because of the command not to make `graven images' the creativity of the ancient Jews was always somewhat contrained: instead of the visual arts, poetry and story became the two most important forms which depicted the relationship between God and his people. The most familiar poems in the Bible are the psalms of the Psalter, the love songs of the Song of Solomon, and the aphorisms of Proverbs. But there are also many other examples of Hebrew verse, less familiar because of being buried in narrative context. These include war poetry, vintage songs, funeral elegies, blessings, prayers, and hymns. Such poetry has a setting-in-life as well as a setting-in-literature, and needs to be read at both levels in order to appreciate its impact as a work of art. By considering the essential elements of Hebrew verse, this book introduces the reader to the full range of the poetry of the Old Testament, both outside the Psalter and within it. It is aimed at Old Testament students but is fully accessible to non-specialists as well. No knowledge of Hebrew is presumed, and a select bibliography following each chapter offers suggestions for further study.
Quien escribe esta obra sobre Jesus de Nazaret, es un pastor, un
hombre de fe, una persona que valora en gran medida las virtudes de
la experiencia religiosa saludable y liberadora en la sociedad. La
religion, desde esa optica vocacional y profesional, no debe ser
opio cautivante, ni instrumento de dominacion, sino un importante
agente de salud mental, bienestar social y redencion espiritual.
Las ensenanzas y los valores que se manifiestan en la vida y obra
de Jesus, representan lo mejor de los valores religiosos, que
tienen como finalidad formar, informar, reformar y transformar a la
humanidad. Una obra necesaria para quienes quieren entender y
disfrutar la figura de Jesus de Nazaret en su entorno historico,
social, politico, religioso y espiritual. Un libro necesario en las
bibliotecas de pastores y pastoras, maestros y maestras que desean
llevar a efecto un ministerio educativo inteligente y
transformador."
Gathered from sources that span the globe and cross the centuries,
this unique collection of prayers provides a treasury of
inspiration for anyone seeking spiritual sustenance. With works
from well-known religious figures as well as more secular writers,
these words enrich the soul and elevate the mind.
Despite the anxious and ubiquitous materialism of the modern world,
the practice of prayer and meditation remains a source of both
relief and inspiration for millions. This unique compilation of
over 1,100 prayers combines the traditional with the modern,
stretching from the Bible, the saints and mystics of the past, and
the Book of Common Prayer, to a Ghanaian fisherman's prayer, and
prayers from many influential non-Christian religions.
Selected for their literary merit as well as spiritual quality,
these prayers speak to the modern reader. Arranged under headings
such as "Prayers from the Scripture," "Prayers of Christians,
Personal and Occasional," and "Prayers of Other Traditions of
Faith," the anthology includes a subject index to guide the reader
to prayers for particular occasions, as well as an index of authors
and sources. It serves as the ideal source for browsing or for more
structured prayer, as well as for private meditation or public
worship.
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Prayer
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Shirley J Brush
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The thoughts in this little volume are the glorious convictions of
millions of Christians. If you do not know Jesus Christ as the Son
of God, your Savior, and your Friend, nothing is more important for
you than reading this book.
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