James K.A. Smith, a philosophy professor and author known for his work on spirituality, joins the hosts to explore the Lord’s Prayer's pivotal role in the Sermon on the Mount. They discuss its historical context and deep significance, emphasizing how its simplicity stands in contrast to other practices of prayer. The conversation highlights the prayer's impact on personal spirituality and community worship, while inviting listeners to reflect on and creatively engage with its timeless themes.
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A Song in Syriac
In Jerusalem, Tim Mackie heard a nun sing the Lord's Prayer in Syriac.
This inspired him to study the prayer's history and meaning.
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Central Placement
The Lord's Prayer is at the center of the Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing its importance.
Its placement highlights the practical implications of Jesus's teachings.
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Brevity in Prayer
Avoid long, elaborate prayers, believing God will listen more.
Pray with brevity and get to the point.
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Ismar Elbogen's 'Jewish Liturgy: A Comprehensive History' provides an in-depth analysis of Jewish liturgical development, spanning from the early siddur to modern prayer book reforms in Germany and the United States. The book explores the evolution of the medieval piyyut tradition and offers a comprehensive understanding of Jewish liturgy's historical context.
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Sermon on the Mount E20 – We are now halfway through studying Jesus' most famous sermon, which brings us to the Lord’s Prayer. What’s the significance of a prayer being right here at the center? And what’s the purpose of regularly reciting a short prayer like this one? In this episode, Jon, Tim, and others kick off a five-part series on the Lord’s Prayer, exploring its structure, core ideas, and historical background. For more information about writing and sharing your own Lord's Prayer song, visit our website here.
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Show Music
Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen
BibleProject theme song by TENTS
“Open Wings” by Liron Meyuhas
“From Srinager” by Guy Buttery
Show Credits
Stephanie Tam is the lead producer for today’s show. Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; and Colin Wilson, producer. Tyler Bailey is our audio engineer and editor, and he also provided our sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Special thanks to James K.A. Smith, Brian Hall, Liz Vice, and the BibleProject scholar team, and to Dan Gummel who commissioned and supported the production of this episode. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones, and Tim Mackie is our lead scholar.
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