The Rosary: Prayer Comes Round - Couverture rigide

Wills, Garry

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0670034495 ISBN 13 : 9780670034499

Editeur : Viking Pr, 2005

Synopsis

Book by Wills Garry

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

The rosary has fallen into disuse in modern times but is the most recognisable symbol of traditional Catholicism. Garry Wills believes that it is a form of devotion ideally suited to the modern world, when so many are seeking a form of contemplation, spiritual renewal and calm. The author captures the enduring importance of the rosary, and how it can bring a closer relationship with God. Wills supplies the texts from the gospels that are meditated on, and each mystery is explained in detail, through Wills personal reflections (and Wills own new translations of the scriptural texts). Beginning with the origins of the rosary, Wills outlines its history and describes how it came into being before explaining the mysteries of the rosary. The book is beautifully illustrated with a series of Tintoretto paintings, which are intended to focus the mind on the scenes from Christ s life being enacted in the rosary.

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Look out for a new book from Garry Wills, What The Qur'an Meant, coming fall 2017.

In an age when self -help methods abound and meditation is a common prescriptive, Garry Wills-one of the most respected writers on religious topics today-offers an extraordinary journey through one of the oldest aids to spiritual contemplation.

Drawing together history and readings from scripture, Wills explains the beads on the rosary and the moments in Christ's life they represent, illustrating each mystery with a stunning Tintoretto painting. The result is an illuminating and poignant exploration of the power of prayer that will edify and inspire readers.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Viking Pr
• Date d'édition: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0670034495
• ISBN 13: 9780670034499
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 190