Whenever They Prayed - Dimensions of New Testament Prayer

This book takes a fresh look at New Testament prayers through the lens of ritual theory. The new perspective brings to light the cultural genius of New Testament authors and their communities as they engage in this embodied practice in order to navigate their relationships with one another and with God.

List of contents

1. Changing Perspectives
2. Prayer and Memory
3. Prayer and Revelations
4. Prayer and Demonic Powers
5. Prayer and Obligation

About the author

Rodney A. Werline is dean of Howard Chapel, Marie and Leman Barnhill Endowed Chair in Religious Studies, and director of the Center for Religious Studies at Barton College.

Summary

This book takes a fresh look at New Testament prayers through the lens of ritual theory. The new perspective brings to light the cultural genius of New Testament authors and their communities as they engage in this embodied practice in order to navigate their relationships with one another and with God.

Product details

• Authors: Rodney A. Werline
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2021
• EAN: 9781978705586
• ISBN: 978-1-978705-58-6
• No. of pages: 212
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Biblical Studies / History & Culture, RELIGION / Judaism / Rituals & Practice, RELIGION / Prayer, Prayer & prayerbooks, Christianity, Judaism: life & practice, Prayer and prayer books, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Criticism & Exegesis Of Sacred Texts, Christian prayerbooks