The Meaning of Prayer

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The Meaning of Prayer is a classic early 20th-century Christian devotional book that explores the nature, purpose, and practice of prayer in everyday life.

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instanceOf Christian devotional book
book
addressesTopic everyday life of faith
personal spiritual growth
prayer disciplines
relationship with God
aimsTo deepen readers' understanding of prayer
encourage regular prayer practice
circulation widely read in Christian devotional circles
context early 20th-century Protestant devotional tradition
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
discusses inner life of the believer
meaning of communion with God
prayer in daily activities
emphasizes prayer as central to Christian life
prayer as ongoing relationship with God
focusesOn nature of prayer
practice of prayer
purpose of prayer
format print book
genre Christian devotional literature
religious non-fiction
hasForm prose
intendedAudience Christians NERFINISHED
general readers interested in prayer
isConsidered classic devotional work
influential Christian devotional text
language English
literaryForm devotional
theological reflection
mainSubject Christian spirituality
devotional life
prayer
religiousTradition Christianity
teaches practical approaches to prayer
reflection on the purpose of prayer
theologicalPerspective Christian devotional theology
timePeriod early 20th century

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Harry Emerson Fosdick notableWork The Meaning of Prayer