The Oxford Book of Prayer
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Bishop George Appleton has selected more than 1,100 prayers covering many centuries, including some from the Bible, from the saints and mystics of the past, as well as from religions other than Christianity and also contemporary prayers from different parts of the world. The prayers are arranged under headings such as "Prayers from the Scriptures", "Prayers of Christians, personal and occasional", "Prayers from other traditions of faith". There is a subject index to guide the user for particular occasions and an index of authors and sources. This book may be used for browsing or for more structured prayer, for private meditation or for public worship.
Author: George Appleton
Format: Paperback, 416 pages
Published: 1988, Oxford University Press, United Kingdom
Genre: Religion: Comparative, General & Reference
Description
Bishop George Appleton has selected more than 1,100 prayers covering many centuries, including some from the Bible, from the saints and mystics of the past, as well as from religions other than Christianity and also contemporary prayers from different parts of the world. The prayers are arranged under headings such as "Prayers from the Scriptures", "Prayers of Christians, personal and occasional", "Prayers from other traditions of faith". There is a subject index to guide the user for particular occasions and an index of authors and sources. This book may be used for browsing or for more structured prayer, for private meditation or for public worship.
The Oxford Book of Prayer