Ten Prayers That Changed the World
Extraordinary Stories of Faith That Shaped the Course of History
Format:Hardback
Publisher:National Geographic Society
Published:24th Mar '16
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From time immemorial, prayer has provided comfort in our darkest hours, stirred us to action beyond what we thought possible, and shown us the way through seemingly insurmountable challenges. In this engaging tour of world history, author and historian Jean-Pierre Isbouts takes us on an inspiring tour of 10 prayers that played a pivotal role in world events - from the divine inspiration of Joan of Arc to Martin Luther King's powerful Prayer to Open Hearts and Minds; from George Washington's prayerful words to the newly formed American states to the horrors of Auschwitz; from Constantine the Great's prayer before battle to Gandhi's deeply moving "prayer of peace." With an attractive package and highly approachable format that includes the full text of each prayer, Ten Prayers That Changed the World is a perfect book for seekers of solace and the intellectually curious.
2016 Best Book Award in Spirituality
“A thoughtful examination of faiths and faith stories throughout the ages.”—Booklist
“Isbouts weighs the culture of ancient times against more modern thinking, suggesting new interpretations for legends and exploring alternative versions of stories. Taking a secular tack, he leaves open-ended questions about whether these prayers were heard by a higher power—and what form that entity’s response might take—while concluding that faith of all kinds makes the world a better place.”—Publishers Weekly
"Isbouts places the reader right in the thick of the action." -Rebecca Hitt 'Stories in My Pocket' blog
"As a history teacher myself, I was immediately drawn in by Isbouts' storytelling. Vivid descriptions coupled with historical context provided a greater depth and understanding of these accounts."-AnAnchoredFaith.com
"Isbouts has a storyteller's gift..." -Tonya Parham 'Books Make Everything Better' blog
“A powerful survey that’s highly recommended for any who like historical inspection and a general survey of how faith and its messages are transmitted.”-California Book Watch
“Exceptionally well organized and presented.”-Midwest Book Review
“Never a history buff at school, which I have come to regret, I lapped up Isbouts’s fascinating accounts.” –Rachel Britton ‘Rachel Britton’ blog
“[This] narrative account will help you grasp both the power of stories, and the challenges involved in and rewards of historical reconstruction.”-Patheos.com
ISBN: 9781426216442
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252 pages