A Simple Way to Pray, Martin Luther
A Simple Way to Pray, Martin Luther
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A Simple Way to Pray

Author: Martin Luther

Narrator: Danny Doyle

Unabridged: 1 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/29/2022


Synopsis

Many Christians find prayer challenging, despite it being a central component of their faith. “How should I pray?” "What if I am distracted?” "What if my prayers become repetitive and routine?” "What should I pray for?” These are all questions that a Christian may be concerned about.
When requested by his good friend Peter Beskendorf, a barber by trade, for some practical advice regarding how to pray, Luther replied by preparing this short paper, first published in 1535. After almost 500 years, Luther’s words continue to offer spiritual guidance for us today. This edition contains an early and authentic English translation that brings us Luther's practical advice, using his four step method:
1. Rule of Conduct?
2. Thanksgiving?
3. Confession?
4. Prayer
Luther’s method establishes the foundation of prayer within the catechism and other biblical texts, but it permits the Christian to be inspired by the Holy Spirit to pursue thoughts which suggest themselves via the texts. This has a reenergising and supportive effect on prayer, and will encourage readers to reach out to God.
This edition contains helpful and easy to navigate sections in a convenient audio format.

About Martin Luther

Martin Luther (1483–1546) was
a German scholar, priest, theologian, and religious reformer and is considered
one of the chief figures in European history. Arguing that money couldn’t buy
freedom from God’s punishment for one’s sins, he laid the foundation for
Protestant Reformation and greatly influenced the fields of politics, religion,
education, and economics through his work and writings.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kris on November 29, 2020

This is Luther's short essay to his barber describing how to pray. He goes through the Lord's Prayer, each of the commandments, and the three articles of the creed. He echoes much of the catechism. "Again, you have occasion here to ponder long about everything that the Holy Spirit accomplishes in th......more

Goodreads review by William on September 08, 2023

Really good. Shows how to pray through the Lord’s Prayer, the Ten Commandments and the Apostles Creed......more

Goodreads review by Kofi on May 01, 2019

Solid. Shows how accessible Luther was. Able to explain the most complex theological concepts to proletarians.......more

Goodreads review by J on December 26, 2017

This book and this version (Harrison translator) was recommended by Emily Whitten on World podcast, 10/3/17. Whitten says she was made aware of the book by R. C. Sproul, who has written a children’s book about it, The Barber Who Wanted to Pray, published 2011. There is much that is quotable here in......more