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Mysteries of the Lord's Prayer - Wisdom from the Early Church (Paperback)
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Mysteries of the Lord's Prayer - Wisdom from the Early Church (Paperback)
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The Lord's Prayer contains mysteries generally overlooked by most
Christians. For the Fathers of the Church, such mysteries or
"difficulties"-many of which continue to puzzle modern
scholars-marked divinely inspired points for prayer and reflection.
Saints Cyprian of Carthage, Augustine of Hippo, Peter Chrysologus,
Maximus the Confessor and others grappled with the hidden meanings
behind these questions and the fruits of their efforts can inspire
contemporary readers. In Mysteries of the Lord's Prayer John Gavin,
SJ explores eight mysteries of the Lord's prayer in light of the
early Church's wisdom: How can human beings call God "Father"?
Where is God the Father? How can God grow in holiness? Was there
ever a time when God did not rule? Are there limitations to God's
will? Why should we seek bread? Can we make a deal with God? Does
God tempt us? Without ignoring the insights of contemporary
exegesis, this volume demonstrates that the responses of the
Fathers to these questions have continuing relevance. Not only did
they understand the issues surrounding linguistic, textual, and
theological difficulties, but they also grasped the nuances of
Christ's words as illuminated by the scriptures as a whole. They
provide an interpretation that challenges the mind and transforms
the heart. Mysteries of the Lord's Prayer offers the general
reader, as well as scholars, a chance to rediscover a prayer that
unites Christians throughout the world. It also includes appendices
to aid those who wish to explore the Fathers' writings on their own
for a deeper encounter with the wisdom of the early Church.
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