The most extensive collection of Christian prayers available is now in paperback. Tracing two thousand years of Christian spirituality, it contains prayers from every era, every continent and every tradition. This extraordinary anthology provides a compelling and comprehensive portrait of the ways in which men and women have expressed their longing for God through the centuries. Arranged chronologically, 2000 Years of Prayer covers every significant era of Christian experience: prayers from the early church in East and West, the Coptic Church, Celtic traditions, medieval and monastic spirituality, Italian spiritual writers, Teutonic mysticism, the Protestant Reformation, English Roman Catholics, the Puritans, Pietist, Pentecostal and Charismatic movements, and much more. A brief introduction to each chapter outlines the defining spiritual characteristics of the age and traces the development of our understanding of prayer. Biographies of authors whose prayers are included, as well as an index of authors, themes, and subjects.

An inspiring and enjoyable collection of prayers that are for all seasons and occasions and drawn from the writings of the most famous Christians throughout the ages.

This comprehensive collection encompasses a wider and more varied range of Chrisitan prayers than any other anthology of its kind, making it an essential handbook for all who want to deepen and enhance their prayer life.

This comprehensive volume of prayers for all types of occasions and feelings is a modern prayerbook for the contemporary reader. Here are prayers for times of joy and times of sorrow, prayers of thanksgiving and beseeching, words for worship and adoration of God. Allow the thoughts of saints and sages mingled with the supplications of everyday people to inspire your own prayer. With words of praise and supplication from traditional and non-traditional sources alike,Classic Christian Prayersoffers comfort, wisdom and joy to those who seek it.

This volume is suitable as a starting point for anyone wishing to embark on a spiritual journey. It contains samples from Christian prayer-writers of the past 2000 years, from the Psalms to the prayers of the Iona community. The prayers are selected to reflect people's everyday needs and emotions.

A collection of more than seventy-five classic Christian prayers accompanied by beautiful vintage illustrations. Full of wisdom, hope, and opportunities for contemplation, this elegant little book features more than seventy-five classic Christian prayers paired with beautiful illustrations taken from vintage missals and prayer books. Gorgeous representations of holy figures are accompanied by beloved litanies—including the Lord’s Prayer, Gloria, Prayer of Saint Francis, and the Apostle’s Creed—to recite in moments of celebration or times of need.