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

By Rodney A. Werline

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 > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations; 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, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Criticism & Exegesis Of Sacred Texts, Christian prayerbooks