The Meaning of Prayer - Softcover

Fosdick, Harry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 068707987X ISBN 13: 9780687079872

Publisher: Abingdon Press, 2003

Synopsis

A devotional classic for individuals and small groups. A work that has been translated into 18 languages, this devotional classic demonstrates the importance of prayer for those who wish to live a vital Christian life. The daily reading and deflection arrangement facilitates use by individuals, and study questions at the end of each of the ten chapters serve both individuals and small groups. An introduction by John Schroeder explains how to use the study questions in small groups and explains the language used by Dr. Fosdick.

About this title

About the Author

1878-1969 Dr. Fosdick attended Colgate University, Union Theological Seminary, and Columbia University. Ordained in 1903, he pastored at the First Baptist Church in Montclair, New Jersey from 1904 to 1915. At Union Theological Seminary, he was a lecturer on Baptist principles and homiletics (1908-1915) and professor of practical theology (1915-1946). He also found time to serve as associate minister at the First Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, New York (1919-1925), and pastor of Park Avenue Baptist Church (later renamed to Riverside Church) (1929-1946). In addition to The Meaning of Prayer by Abingdon his works include:A Guide to Understanding the Bible, 1938 The Living of These Days (an autobiography), 1956 A Book of Public Prayers, 1960

Edition details

• Publisher: Abingdon Press
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 068707987X
• ISBN 13: 9780687079872
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 232