The Lord's Prayer: Finding New Meanings Within the Language Jesus Spoke - Couverture souple

Meier, Paul W

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1940424070 ISBN 13 : 9781940424071

Editeur : Malcolm Creek Publishing, 2015

Synopsis

For those who love the timeless prayer Jesus taught and want to savor every bit of beauty and depth it has to offer, this book offers some exciting new ways to appreciate the prayer through its interpretation from the Aramaic perspective. As you dig deeper into each phrase, you will recognize a profound framework for spiritual growth. Building around God's desire for unity among all creation, each petition is explored to reveal internal, external, literal, metaphorical, and mystical treasures common to the Aramaic language. Praying and meditating on the traditional words of the Lord's Prayer, rooted in the language Jesus spoke, will rekindle your love for its shared wisdom.Here's what you'll discover:• the history behind how the Lord's Prayer was established to be spoken in groups with one voice• why translation of words from one language to another is not an exact science• the heaven in which the Father dwells is closer than you think• why we have a part to play in helping the kingdom to come• there are many levels of application in each petition• how forgiveness is more than a declaration of absolution• how evil can be understood in a way that makes you believe it's possible to overcome• and so much more!Reviews:“I have not read a religion-based book in a long while. I am glad I chose this one. Raised as a Catholic, I recited the Lord's Prayer by rote many times. Exploring its Aramaic origins reawakened a long dormant seed of faith. Well written, not preachy, the author shares a contagious enthusiasm for true prayer.” Mule Maven“I enjoy Paul W. Meier's teaching because he excels at encouraging Christians to think more deeply about biblical truth than they ever thought was possible. He clearly explains the Scriptures with sentences that are simple and accurate. The Prayer of the Lord is an immensely helpful and practical resource for any who desire a richer, more biblically-informed prayer life. This little book now takes its place with the classics on prayer.” MaryAnn“Fresh, new, and inspiring! Not your traditional approach. Not for the person who thinks they know it all already!!! I really enjoyed this book and got a deeper love for the prayer of Jesus we call the Lord's Prayer.” Jude Mogyordy“Writing style is superb. So much to think of when praying the Lord's Prayer. Unique style and much to consider when praying.” Robert A. Leon“Paul Meier's wonderful book re-introduces me to the Lord's Prayer in a way that allows me to glimpse a deeper meaning in its well-known message. Yes, on one level this prayer is perfectly wonderful taken at face value. But when Meier walks us through the shades of meaning found in the prayer's original language, I'm reminded all over again that my relationship with God is a living, growing relationship, with new layers available to me whenever I am ready to look beneath the surface of old, familiar words.” Peg Robarchek

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Paul W. Meier, a second career pastor, received a Masters of Divinity degree from Vanderbilt Divinity School and a Masters of Sacred Theology degree from Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. He served eleven years in parish ministry. He's a member of the board of directors for Trinity/HOPE, an organization that feeds children in Haiti (www.trinityhope.org) and also serves as the chairperson in his synod for the ELCA Malaria Campaign as it joins with others to eradicate malaria from third world countries.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Malcolm Creek Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1940424070
• ISBN 13: 9781940424071
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 95
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible