The Life of Prayer in a World of Science: Protestants, Prayer, and American Culture, 1870-1930

by Rick Ostrander

Overview

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Christians carried on an intense debate concerning the doctrine of prayer. This ideological revolution affected not only the ways that they interpreted the Bible but also how they prayed. In this book, Rick Ostrander explores the attempts of American Christians to articulate a convincing and satisfying ethic of prayer amidst these changing circumstances.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780195136104
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	11/02/2000
Series:	Religion in America
Pages:	248
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.90(d)
Lexile:	1430L (what's this?)

About the Author

John Brown University

Editorial Reviews

"This book raises improtant questions about the religious life of American Protestants. Even those who may not agree with all of Ostrander's answers will applaud that the questions are being asked."—Journal of Religion

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