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Abba Father: Understanding and Using the Lord's Prayer
Harnesses biblical, pastoral, historical and liturgical insights, exploring the significance of the different versions of the Lord's Prayer, the shape of the prayer, its varied uses in public worship and private devotion, its summary of the gospel.
210 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2001
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March 6, 2015
Excellently researched.
Easy to dip in and out of (and possible a better way of reading it - not an option for me as it was a library issue)
Well structured with chapters on each line of the prayer and sections on main thinkers at the back too.
I struggled to get into this book. I really enjoy learning about language and the stories behind common sayings and prayers so I was looking forward to an in-depth exploration of the Lords prayer... and that is what was provide it just didn't seem to stick for me. I read the book cover to cover but I can't really recall any of the details. It took me a month to plough through it and by about 1/3 in I was counting pages. I can't put my finger on what I struggled with and I'm pretty sure this one comes down to personal writing style preference. I hope others enjoy it more.
Personal rating 2*
Rationg based on what the book offered and it's use for others looking to learn about the theology of the Lods prayer 4*
Overall, 3*
Easy to dip in and out of (and possible a better way of reading it - not an option for me as it was a library issue)
Well structured with chapters on each line of the prayer and sections on main thinkers at the back too.
I struggled to get into this book. I really enjoy learning about language and the stories behind common sayings and prayers so I was looking forward to an in-depth exploration of the Lords prayer... and that is what was provide it just didn't seem to stick for me. I read the book cover to cover but I can't really recall any of the details. It took me a month to plough through it and by about 1/3 in I was counting pages. I can't put my finger on what I struggled with and I'm pretty sure this one comes down to personal writing style preference. I hope others enjoy it more.
Personal rating 2*
Rationg based on what the book offered and it's use for others looking to learn about the theology of the Lods prayer 4*
Overall, 3*
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