On Prayer - Hardcover

On Prayer is a book written by Tertullian, a prominent Christian theologian and apologist who lived in the second and third centuries AD. The book explores the nature and importance of prayer for Christians, and provides guidance on how to pray effectively.Tertullian begins by discussing the nature of God and the relationship between God and humanity. He argues that prayer is a vital part of this relationship, allowing humans to communicate with God and receive divine guidance and support.The book then delves into practical advice on how to pray, including the use of specific words and phrases, the importance of sincerity and humility, and the role of fasting and other spiritual disciplines in enhancing the power of prayer.Throughout the book, Tertullian draws on biblical passages and Christian traditions to support his arguments and provide examples of effective prayer. He also addresses common objections and challenges to the practice of prayer, such as doubts about its efficacy or concerns about the role of intermediaries or saints in the process.Overall, On Prayer is a valuable resource for Christians seeking to deepen their understanding of prayer and improve their own prayer practices. It offers a thoughtful and inspiring exploration of the power and importance of prayer in the Christian faith.Albeit Israel washed daily all his limbs over, yet is he never clean. His hands, at all events, are ever unclean, eternally dyed with the blood of the prophets, and of the Lord Himself; and on that account, as being hereditary culprits from their privity to their fathers' crimes, [21] they do not dare even to raise them unto the Lord, [22] for fear some Isaiah should cry out, [23] for fear Christ should utterly shudder.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original wo