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The Jesus Prayer: The Ancient Desert Prayer that Tunes the Heart to God

The Jesus Prayer: The Ancient Desert Prayer that Tunes the Heart to God

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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 â€œprayer without ceasing.â€ The result was The Jesus Prayer:
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â€œLord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me.â€
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This jewel of Eastern Christianity aims at enabling a person to be in Godâ€™s presence, rather than to focus on feelings or thoughts about God.
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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.
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Country USA
Brand Paraclete Press
Manufacturer Paraclete Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781557256591
ReleaseDate 2009-10-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781557256591

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