Fifty Prayers

Name: Fifty Prayers
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ISBN: 9780664231538

By: Karl Barth

Westminster John Knox Press / 2008 / Paperback

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Available for the first time in English! "The first and basic act of theological work is prayer," Karl Barth wrote in his lecture "Introduction to Evangelical Theology." This collection is organized around the seasons of the liturgical year and brings out the deep-seated piety of this renowned systematic thinker. 80 pages, softcover. Westminster/John Knox.

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Title: Fifty Prayers
By: Karl Barth
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 80
Vendor: Westminster John Knox Press
Publication Date: 2008

Dimensions: 8.00 X 5.00 (inches)
Weight: 4 ounces
ISBN: 0664231535
ISBN-13: 9780664231538
Stock No: WW231530

Publisher's Description

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This collection for the first time makes Karl Barth's pastoral prayers available to an English-speaking audience, offering a fresh perspective on how the great Swiss theologian understood this central practice of Christian life. The prayers are organized according to seasons of the liturgical year, making them ideal for both group use and individual reflection.

Author Bio

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Karl Barth (1886-1968) was Professor of Theology at the University of Basel, Switzerland. One of the greatest theologians and preachers of the twentieth century, he is best known for his monumental systematic theology, Church Dogmatics.

Publisher Description

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This collection for the first time makes Barths pastoral prayers available to an English-speaking audience, offering a fresh perspective on how the great Swiss theologian understood this central practice of Christian life. The prayers are organized according to seasons of the liturgical year, making them ideal for both group use and individual reflection.