Principles of Prayer [Paperback]

Charles Finney (Author), L. G. Parkhurst Jr. (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2001

One of America's greatest evangelists instructs Christians on how to pray with this 40-day devotional study.

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About the Author

Charles G. Finney was born in 1792, and trained as a lawyer before becoming one of America's foremost evangelists. Over one million people were converted under his ministry in an age that offered neither amplifiers nor mass communication tools. The principles he discovered concerning the principles of revival have been preserved and utilized by evangelists and missionaries alike through the centuries. Finney served as professor of Theology and President of Oberlin College in Ohio.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers; Revised edition (March 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076422476X
• ISBN-13: 978-0764224768
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #691,427 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An awesome book on prayer, August 27, 2001

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Stephen T. Smith "smithworks.org" (Jacksonville, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This was one of the first Finney books I ever read in the mid-80s. The principles of prayer I learned from this book then are still used in my life today. This book is the cream of his teaching on prayer from his Lectures on Revivals, broken down into daily devotionals. If you're longing for revival, or longing for God to answer your prayers, this may be just the book you need.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life-changing, but prefer the older version, January 31, 2007

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Michael Butak (Madison, WI) - See all my reviews
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This book on prayer answered questions I didn't even know I had. I recommend that people first read Finney's Memoirs for an exciting picture of what God did through him & his ministry. That is the best of Finney & will help you understand his other works. I honestly prefer the older version of this book because it is less 'updated' and uses a more literal translation of the Bible in its quotations. I consumed this book, going through it twice in a few weeks. Highly recommended.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative Book, January 5, 2007

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B. Spivey "Readaholic" (Fayetteville, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Principles of Prayer (Paperback)

There is a lot of information in this little book. It is good for a group or individual study. Finney talks about a lot of aspects of prayer that people don't usually talk about, like seeing things from God's point of view. The chapters are short and easy to read, although the language is a little dated. It is a nice break from so many books that seem to all say the same thing.