Book Summary
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.
Book Details
| Book Name | The Jesus Prayer: The Ancient Desert Prayer That Tunes The Heart To God |
| Author | Frederica Mathewes-green |
| Publisher | Paraclete Press (ma) (Nov 2009) |
| ISBN | 9781557256591 |
| Pages | 181 |
| Language | English |
| Price | 619 |
