The Jesus Prayer - The Ancient Desert Prayer that Tunes the Heart to God (Paperback)

In the earliest centuries of faith, Christians in the deserts of Palestine and Africa sought a short prayer that could be easily repeated, in order to acquire the habit of "prayer without ceasing." The result was "The Jesus Prayer": "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me." This jewel of Eastern Christianity aims at enabling a person to be in God's presence, rather than to focus on feelings or thoughts about God. The first section of "The Jesus Prayer" offers a concise overview of the history, theology, and spirituality of Orthodoxy, so that the Prayer can be understood in its native context. Following, is a conversational question-and-answer format that takes the reader through practical steps for adopting this profound practice in everyday life.

General

Imprint:	Paraclete Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2009
First published:	November 2009
Authors:	Frederica Mathewes-Green
Dimensions:	202 x 138 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	181
ISBN-13:	978-1-55725-659-1
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Orthodox Churches Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Orthodox Churches Books > Christianity > Orthodox Churches
LSN:	1-55725-659-4
Barcode:	9781557256591

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