Awed to Heaven, Rooted in Earth: Prayers of Walter Brueggemann by Walter Bruegge

Description: Awed to Heaven, Rooted in Earth by Walter Brueggemann, Edwin Searcy A collection of startlingly fresh and meaningful prayers, from Walter Brueggemann, a leading Christian thinker and scholar. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This thoughtful collection of prayers emerged from Brueggemanns thirty-five years of teaching in seminaries. Full of reflection, faith, and dialogue, they reveal another side of this gifted author from what his many readers are accustomed to. These deeply felt and sparklingly articulated prayers reflect a wide range of life experiences. As readers, we are taken from the depths of pain and loss to the heights of joy and praise. The author takes on life in its fullest as he utters his praise and lament, petition and thanksgiving. Brueggemanns prayers lead us to deeper commitment, deeper faith, and deeper reflection.The volume also includes an index of biblical allusions that will be useful for preachers as well as the general reader looking for the biblical roots of these fears, hopes, struggles, and aspirations. Author Biography Walter Brueggemann is William Marcellus McPheeters Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary. An ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, he is regarded as the premier Old Testament interpreter and biblical theologian of today. Among his many publications are Prophetic Imagination and Old Testament Theology. Long Description This thoughtful collection of prayers emerged from Brueggemanns thirty-five years of teaching in seminaries. Full of reflection, faith, and dialogue, they reveal another side of this gifted author from what his many readers are accustomed to. These deeply felt and sparklingly articulated prayers reflect a wide range of life experiences. As readers, we are taken from the depths of pain and loss to the heights of joy and praise. The author takes on life in its fullest as he utters his praise and lament, petition and thanksgiving. Brueggemanns prayers lead us to deeper commitment, deeper faith, and deeper reflection. The volume also includes an index of biblical allusions that will be useful for preachers as well as the general reader looking for the biblical roots of these fears, hopes, struggles, and aspirations. Details ISBN0800634608 Author Edwin Searcy Language English ISBN-10 0800634608 ISBN-13 9780800634605 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 242.8 Year 2002 Imprint Augsburg Fortress Subtitle Prayers of Walter Brueggemann Place of Publication Minneapolis Country of Publication United States Edited by Edwin Searcey Short Title AWED TO HEAVEN ROOTED IN EARTH DOI 10.1604/9780800634605 UK Release Date 2002-12-30 NZ Release Date 2002-12-30 US Release Date 2002-12-30 Pages 192 Publication Date 2002-12-30 Alternative 9781451419542 Audience General AU Release Date 2002-12-29 Publisher Augsburg Fortress Publishers We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134941100;

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