Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God

by Timothy J. Keller

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction

Paperback

Published January 1, 2018

About the author

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Timothy Keller was the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, which he started in 1989 with his wife, Kathy, and three young sons. For over twenty years he has led a diverse congregation of young professionals that has grown to a weekly attendance of over 5,000.

He was also Chairman of Redeemer City to City, which starts new churches in New York and other global cities, and publishes books and resources for faith in an urban culture. In over ten years they have helped to launch over 250 churches in 48 cities. More recently, Dr. Keller’s books, including the New York Times bestselling The Reason for God and The Prodigal God, have sold over 1 million copies and been translated into 15 languages.

Christianity Today has said, “Fifty years from now, if evangelical Christians are widely known for their love of cities, their commitment to mercy and justice, and their love of their neighbors, Tim Keller will be remembered as a pioneer of the new urban Christians.”

Dr. Keller was born and raised in Pennsylvania, and educated at Bucknell University, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and Westminster Theological Seminary. He previously served as the pastor of West Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Hopewell, Virginia, Associate Professor of Practical Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, and Director of Mercy Ministries for the Presbyterian Church in America.

Reviews

[Livi Ju · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely brilliant read, I highly recommend all believers read this book. It has opened my eyes and heart on meditating and praying.

[Heather Cotton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book to be very inspirational and encouraging. The repetition of some concepts helped me to take more away from this book. This book offered a variety of ways to pray more deeply that I found very helpful.

[Bruce Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the absolute best book I have ever read on prayer. Keller is deep, devotional, theological and practical. He draws on a wide range of writers across time and traditions. Well-worth reading a second time. I hated to get to the end because I wanted it to keep going.

[Glenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extremely well written and highly recommended if looking to get a solid Biblical view of prayer along with discussions of others views and good application.

[Renata Sutton · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had a had time getting into this book
I think I should try reading it again later in life