Setting a Trap for God: The Aramaic Prayer of Jesus [Paperback]

Rocco A. Errico (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1997

What is prayer? What exactly does it mean? What does prayer accomplish?

Dr. Rocco A. Errico answers these questions about prayer through this newly revised and expanded edition of his popular Ancient Aramaic Payer of Jesus--the Lord's Prayer. He focuses on the original Aramaic manuscripts, the ancient culture of the Middle East, and its Aramaic language of two thousand years ago. Errico presents definitions for words such as our Father, hallowed, daily bread, temptation, evil, and amen from the linquistic and cultural viewpoint of the era. You will learn about the eight spiritual attunements within the prayer that strengthen your connection with God. Most important, Errico gives you a feeling for what Jesus said as he spoke with powerfulmessage in his native tongue and what those words mean today.

Discover the way of peace, health, prosperity, and understanding as you learn about the true meaning of prayer and how to "set a trap" for the inexhaustible power of God!

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About the Author

Dr. Rocco A. Errico is an internationally known authority on the Aramaic and Hebrew interpretation of the Bible and the ancient Semitic culture. He holds a doctorate in letters from the University of Theologians (The Apostolic Succession of Antioch and the Eastern Church-American See), doctorates in philosophy and sacred theology from the School of Christianity, Los Angeles, and a doctorate in divinity from St. Ephrem's Institute, Sweden. Dr. Errico is founder and president of the Noohra Foundation (noohra is the Aramaic word for "light") and author of The Mysteries of Creation: The Genesis Story, Let There Be Light: The Seven Keys, and Treasures From the Language of Jesus.

Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Unity; Rev Exp edition (February 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0871591243
• ISBN-13: 978-0871591241
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #252,913 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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166 of 177 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Set the Trap Within!, December 29, 1999

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This review is from: Setting a Trap for God: The Aramaic Prayer of Jesus (Paperback)

Dr. Errico's book is an excellent introduction to the value and validity of the Aramaic words and prayers of Jesus. Written from a open-minded Christian perspective, "Setting a Trap" (which refers to the Aramaic word for prayer which may mean "to set a trap") helps the reader understand the full meaning of the Master's most famous, oft-quoted prayer.

This book is an updated version of Dr. Errico's earlier "Ancient Aramaic Prayer of Jesus" (now out of print) which was published by the Church of Religious Science. This revised and expanded edition, published by the Unity Church (of which Dr. Errico is now a minister) is the best way for people to begin their Aramaic studies. Like all of Dr. Errico's books, it is far more meaningful and to-the-point than the current Aramaic books of Neil Douglas Klotz.

As a teacher myself of the Aramaic Gospel message for 7 years, I wholeheartedly recommend any of Rocco Errico's books, along with works by his mentor George Lamsa, as the most reliable texts on the true words and deeper wisdom of Jesus.

62 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Necessary reading, humbling for the soul., March 16, 2003

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Every once in a while, I read a book that teaches me life lessons that are not easily forgotten. This is that kind of book. Even the most common prayer among Christian can be given a fresh light. This book is exciting because it allows one to understand the correct translation with proper context. I believe this author has achieved both. Starting by setting the context, this author then moves verse by verse through the "Lord's prayer," giving food by which one can meditate and quite possibly put oneself in the proper mindset to be able to listen properly and hopefully receive God's wisdom. Every verse is analyzed with the simple goal of setting a proper mindset, attitude, and reverence for God. Although the title of the book can be a bit misleading, alluding to a sense of selfishness, maybe purposefully, one quickly learns that this is not the case, as it should be. Buy it, read it, meditate and live by it.

42 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is good stuff!, March 19, 2005

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I am purchasing my fourth copy of this book. I have worn out or loaned or given copys away. "The information is accurate...its what they teach at the seminary..." A minister who borrowed the book told me. I asked why is it not taught from the pulpit. He replied, "People are'nt ready for it"

I challenge you to read the book and decide for yourself if you are ready for it!