I. The Spirit Of Prayer; Or, The Soul Rising Out Of The Vanity Of Time, Into The Riches Of Eternity. In Two Parts - Softcover

William Law

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0461861879 ISBN 13: 9780461861877

Publisher: HardPress, 2020

Synopsis

I. The Spirit Of Prayer; Or, The Soul Rising Out Of The Vanity Of Time, Into The Riches Of Eternity. In Two Parts ; 7,II. The Way To Divine Knowledge; Being Several Dialogues Between Humanus, Academicus, Rusticus, And Theophilus by William Law. The Spirit of Prayer is a two?part devotional system by William Law, offering an in?depth exploration of inner spirituality and divine knowledge. The book opens with a treatise on the Spirit of Prayer, arguing that true religion begins with an awakened soul anchored in Eternity, and that Heaven lies within the heart when one lives by the Spirit rather than by outward worldly concerns. Law emphasizes regeneration, the mortification of the old self, and turning to God through reflection, humility, and a life guided by divine Love. The second major portion, The Way to Divine Knowledge, is structured as dialogues among Humanus, Academicus, Rusticus, and Theophilus, addressing Boehmean metaphysics, the fall of angels, creation, redemption, and the necessity of a real, inward birth in Christ. Across both sections, the work advocates experiential faith, the primacy of inner transformation over scholastic argument, and a universal invitation to experience the divine life.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0461861879
• ISBN 13: 9780461861877
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 318