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The Art of Praying The Scriptures: A Fresh Look At Lectio Divina
The Art of Praying the Scripture is actually two books. The first half is a powerful teaching on how the divine reading and speaking out of Scripture can completely change your connection to God through his Word. And the second half includes 21 of John Paul’s favorite Scripture passages along with meditation instructions and questions to ponder. The purpose of this book is to help connect you with the Living Spirit of God’s Word in a fresh and exciting way.
182 pages, Paperback
First published May 15, 2014
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About the author
John Paul Jackson
73 books101 followersRecognized as a minister who revealed God, awakened dreams, and led people closer to Jesus, John Paul Jackson (1950–2015) was an authority on biblical dream interpretation for over thirty years. He renewed passion in people of various faiths and age groups with his sincere explanations of the unexplainable mysteries of life and enabled people to relate to God and others in fresh and meaningful ways.
As an inspirational author, speaker, teacher of true spirituality, and host of the television program Dreams & Mysteries, John Paul enlightened hundreds of thousands of people across the world. He found satisfaction in his role as a youth mentor and advisor to church and national leaders, as well as in the promotion of the spiritual arts.
As an inspirational author, speaker, teacher of true spirituality, and host of the television program Dreams & Mysteries, John Paul enlightened hundreds of thousands of people across the world. He found satisfaction in his role as a youth mentor and advisor to church and national leaders, as well as in the promotion of the spiritual arts.
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November 13, 2021
An exceptional little book on the contemplative practice of Lectio Divina. I enjoy using this method to meditate every morning.
December 2, 2014
The Art of Praying the Scriptures explains a method for drawing closer to the Lord through meditating on passages of Scripture. It is filled with wisdom (I took lots of notes!). I have been inspired by it to take more time in pondering the Word, and already have felt my spiritual life increasing. I would recommend this book to every believer who is serious about knowing the Lord more deeply.
The reason I have rated the book with four stars instead of five is that the book needs a lot of basic editing. Typos, misspelled words, scrambled words, and dropped letters at the beginning of Scripture passages abound. I was very surprised to find such errors in a book put together by a major ministry. (I read the e-book version at Scribd.com. Some problems may be formatting issues. Perhaps the print version is better, but not all these problems are due to e-book formatting.) I would really like to see John Paul's team go back and clean up the book quite a bit.
The reason I have rated the book with four stars instead of five is that the book needs a lot of basic editing. Typos, misspelled words, scrambled words, and dropped letters at the beginning of Scripture passages abound. I was very surprised to find such errors in a book put together by a major ministry. (I read the e-book version at Scribd.com. Some problems may be formatting issues. Perhaps the print version is better, but not all these problems are due to e-book formatting.) I would really like to see John Paul's team go back and clean up the book quite a bit.
April 29, 2019
This book could change the way you read the Bible and pray for the better
This book is a solid block of information about Lectio Divina. You will learn the history of this way of praying the scriptures and how it has been passed down and discussed over many centuries.
You will learn what the various movements are along the path of Lectio Divina and how you can get the best out of them. At the end of the book are a chapter of scripture verses you can use to practice with.
Eventually you will want to read the whole bible using Lectio Divina, and probably other books like devotionals will come alive.
I have read a number of books on this subject and this one is a definite worthwhile read
This book is a solid block of information about Lectio Divina. You will learn the history of this way of praying the scriptures and how it has been passed down and discussed over many centuries.
You will learn what the various movements are along the path of Lectio Divina and how you can get the best out of them. At the end of the book are a chapter of scripture verses you can use to practice with.
Eventually you will want to read the whole bible using Lectio Divina, and probably other books like devotionals will come alive.
I have read a number of books on this subject and this one is a definite worthwhile read
October 19, 2016
Great introduction to praying Scripture
This book is a great description of the ancient discipline of lectio divina. In lectio divina we read a a Bible passage slowly, putting ourselves into the passage and then pray it back to the Lord.
It is easy to read and gives some practical exercises.
This book is a great description of the ancient discipline of lectio divina. In lectio divina we read a a Bible passage slowly, putting ourselves into the passage and then pray it back to the Lord.
It is easy to read and gives some practical exercises.
August 15, 2017
A must read
October 26, 2017
Very informative and easy to read. I enjoyed how simple and easy John Paul Jackson makes Lectio Divina. It has really made me take a step back and evaluate my personal prayer life.
March 17, 2022
This book is a great starter guide for Lectio Divina.
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