A Book of Reformed Prayers [Paperback]

Howard L. Rice (Editor), Lamar Williamson Jr. (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1998

Prayer has undergirded the achievements, sacrifices, and faithfulness of the Reformed tradition since its beginning. This historic volume gathers together more than two hundred prayers-arranged chronologically by century, and within century by author. The editors provide historical information, and biographies about each author appear in a concluding section.

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About the Author

Howard L. Rice is Professor of Ministry and Chaplain Emeritus at San Francisco Theological Seminary in California. He is the author of Reformed Spirituality: An Introduction for Believers.

Lamar Williamson Jr. is Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Virginia. His published works include Preaching the Gospel of John and Mark in the Interpretation commentary series, both published by WJK.

Product Details

• Paperback: 276 pages
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press; 1st edition (February 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0664257011
• ISBN-13: 978-0664257019
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,195,557 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully Inspirational Collection, April 17, 1998

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This book of collected prayers in the Reformed tradition is one which will prove inspirational to all who read it. The editors have searched the past 500 years to bring meaningful and fresh-sounding prayers of great people to us today. Many of the prayers of old, as well as those of more modern day, speak directly to us late 20th Century Reformed Christians.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars What a disappointment, December 29, 2009

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I ordered this book thinking it would be along the line of Valley of Vision: A collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions by Arthur G. Bennet. It really isn't.

The first part of the book deal with the prayers of some of the early reformers and puritans moving forward by centuries. The last portion of the book has very modern prayers that in my opinion are more declarations rather than prayers covering everything from women's liberation to prayers to Mother God. Not exactly what I would refer to as "Reformed Prayers".

For the price tag, a complete letdown.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected, December 27, 2009

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I ordered this book hoping that it would be filled with prayers of reformed church fathers. The sample pages that I looked at on-line led me to believe that was what I was getting. I was disappointed when I received it to find that only about 1/2 the book was what I was anticipated. The other 1/2 was filled with fairly modern prayers some of which are heretical. For example, on p 176 there is a prayer by Kikanza Nuri Robins addressed to "Mother God." On page 180 there is a prayer written by Patricia Baxter pleading with God to bring liberation to women, "Why do so many use your name in vain, holding women in poverty and men in bondage to male authority?" Whoa.