The Meaning of Prayer (Classic Reprint)

Fosdick, Harry Emerson

ISBN 10: 1440087792 / ISBN 13: 9781440087790

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1440087792I4N00

Synopsis:

Rethinking prayer as a generous, active force in daily life.

This concise exploration examines how intercession grows from a loving, unselfish heart and how prayer can shape both the caller and the world they care for. This edition presents practical reflections on why prayer matters beyond personal want, with thoughts on intercession, providence, and the link between belief and action. It offers prompts for discussion and careful consideration of how prayer interacts with real life, relationships, and larger causes.

• Delves into the idea that prayer is more than personal needs; it is a form of loving action for others.
• Explores how belief in God’s providence can coexist with responsible, humble expectation.
• Includes quotations and reflections that illuminate the experience of intercession.
• Offers discussion questions to spark thoughtful conversation and study.

Ideal for readers seeking a thoughtful, accessible guide to the purpose and practice of prayer, with an emphasis on unselfish intercession and daily relevance.

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

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Meaning of Prayer (Classic Reprint)
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2018
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket