Slow Theology: Simple Faith for Chaotic Times ST37: Slow Prayer (Introducing a Lord's Prayer Series)
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Feb 6, 2024 Exploring the significance of the Lord's Prayer, its origins in early Christianity, and its impact on spirituality. Delving into a thought experiment of Jesus navigating the modern world and emphasizing his deep connection to God. Highlighting the relationship between Jesus and God as a model for followers and discussing new approaches to prayer and spirituality with Jesus.
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Vatican Prayer
- Nijay recounts a memorable experience praying the Lord's Prayer outside the Vatican during a school trip.
- This experience, from his early days as a Christian, underscores the prayer's lasting impact.
Prayer in Greco-Roman World
- In the Greco-Roman world, prayer was a complex endeavor, often involving specific rituals and anxieties about proper wording.
- Jesus simplified prayer, making it more accessible and personal.
Lord's Prayer and Shema
- The Lord's Prayer builds upon the Shema, a central Jewish prayer.
- The Shema, however, isn't addressed directly to God but is a communal affirmation of God's oneness and a call to love God.