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Who Is Like You, among the Gods?: A Prayer Digest Based on the Original Biblical Languages
There are thousands of prayers in the Bible. Some are only a few words in length; others form the content of entire chapters, such as psalms. Consequently, reading and reciting biblical prayers and their content constitute one way to pray Scripture as we express our desire that our prayer requests align with God’s will.
Many believers desire to pray using the original biblical languages using the Hebrew titles and names of God, or uttering Hebrew and Greek terms whose meanings are not adequately captured in English (e.g., agapē and shalôm, which mean more than the simplistic “love” and “peace” typically rendered in English Bibles).
Who is Like You, Among the Gods? A Prayer Digest Based on the Original Biblical Languages collects many of the biblical prayers and presents them for use in our prayers today. In its pages, each biblical prayer is listed in the following ways:
Original Language: Hebrew / Aramaic / Greek
English Translation
Transliteration / Pronunciation
The transliteration and pronunciation offered herein is a somewhat simplified system compared to technical academic representation. The goal is to facilitate memorization of the prayers for personal and devotional use.
Many believers desire to pray using the original biblical languages using the Hebrew titles and names of God, or uttering Hebrew and Greek terms whose meanings are not adequately captured in English (e.g., agapē and shalôm, which mean more than the simplistic “love” and “peace” typically rendered in English Bibles).
Who is Like You, Among the Gods? A Prayer Digest Based on the Original Biblical Languages collects many of the biblical prayers and presents them for use in our prayers today. In its pages, each biblical prayer is listed in the following ways:
Original Language: Hebrew / Aramaic / Greek
English Translation
Transliteration / Pronunciation
The transliteration and pronunciation offered herein is a somewhat simplified system compared to technical academic representation. The goal is to facilitate memorization of the prayers for personal and devotional use.
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About the author
Michael S. Heiser
78 books957 followersMike Heiser is a scholar in the fields of biblical studies and the ancient Near East. He is the Academic Editor of Logos Bible Software. Mike earned the M.A. and Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible and Semitic Languages at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2004. He has also earned an M.A. in Ancient History from the University of Pennsylvania (major fields: Ancient Israel and Egyptology). His main research interests are Israelite religion (especially Israel’s divine council), biblical theology, ancient Near Eastern religion, biblical & ancient Semitic languages, and ancient Jewish binitarian monotheism.
Mike blogs about biblical studies at The Naked Bible, and fringe beliefs about the ancient world at PaleoBabble. He offers courses to the public in Old Testament, biblical theology, Israelite religion, ancient languages, the Book of Enoch through his online institute, MEMRA.
Mike's other academic interests include the paranormal and the occult. His UFO Religions blog discusses how the pop cultural belief in aliens shape religious worldviews. Mike has been a frequent guest on a number of radio programs such as Coast to Coast AM. He is best known for his critique of the ancient astronaut theories of Zecharia Sitchin and his paranormal thriller, The Facade, which intertwines many of his interests.
Mike blogs about biblical studies at The Naked Bible, and fringe beliefs about the ancient world at PaleoBabble. He offers courses to the public in Old Testament, biblical theology, Israelite religion, ancient languages, the Book of Enoch through his online institute, MEMRA.
Mike's other academic interests include the paranormal and the occult. His UFO Religions blog discusses how the pop cultural belief in aliens shape religious worldviews. Mike has been a frequent guest on a number of radio programs such as Coast to Coast AM. He is best known for his critique of the ancient astronaut theories of Zecharia Sitchin and his paranormal thriller, The Facade, which intertwines many of his interests.
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August 11, 2022
An excellent ressource and guide for daily prayer. However, I think this could've been even better had the author indicated the source (i.e. the biblical passage) each prayer was taken from. This would be an easy thing to do, and it would add a lot to this book in the form of scriptural context.
November 25, 2022
Wow! I'm not one for prayers books, but....
This book was a very quick read. Still it's effect is obvious. These prayers orient perspective, which I believe to be absolutely necessary for prayer. Prayer isn't flippant. Nor is it about the individual. The opening sections were spot on in their focus on Who God Is. I highly recommend taking a few minutes and reading through these prayers. Talking with God should be taken seriously.
This book was a very quick read. Still it's effect is obvious. These prayers orient perspective, which I believe to be absolutely necessary for prayer. Prayer isn't flippant. Nor is it about the individual. The opening sections were spot on in their focus on Who God Is. I highly recommend taking a few minutes and reading through these prayers. Talking with God should be taken seriously.
January 4, 2022
Beautiful words that touches the soul
While I would love to lean Hebrew and Greek this small book took my heart in to the very presence of Yahweh. It caused repentance and soul searching. It also brought me joy as it showed me His love ,mercy and grace.
While I would love to lean Hebrew and Greek this small book took my heart in to the very presence of Yahweh. It caused repentance and soul searching. It also brought me joy as it showed me His love ,mercy and grace.
February 20, 2022
Beautiful
In my personal time of devotion this morning I read the whole book out loud as a prayer. What a beautiful time of worship this created as I communed with Yahweh! 😇
In my personal time of devotion this morning I read the whole book out loud as a prayer. What a beautiful time of worship this created as I communed with Yahweh! 😇
May 24, 2023
Absolutely beautiful.
November 22, 2023
Good read
I love his work. This is very nicely written. Makes me wish I could read Hebrew and speak it. We will miss me here on earth.
I love his work. This is very nicely written. Makes me wish I could read Hebrew and speak it. We will miss me here on earth.
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