The Lutheran Book Of Prayer

by Scot A. Kinnaman (Editor)

Lutheran Book of Prayer has assured and guided generations of Christians in their personal prayer life. This fifth edition speaks to the unique needs of contemporary Christians, and strengthens and informs readers as they go to God in prayer. Personal prayers are included for almost any life circumstance, including for morning and evening, worship, our world, our neighbors, ourselves, and the sick. Additional features:
- Topical index for prayers
- Selected psalms
- Nicene and Athanasian Creeds
- Ribbon bookmark This book makes a great gift! The cover can be imprinted and a presentation page is included.

Genres: Religion, Theology, Prayer, Christianity, Christian, Reference, Nonfiction

263 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1951

Reviews

[Michael T Moos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful book.

[Jeff · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked this book up a few months ago, after having seen it advertised somewhere (can't remember where). I decided to go with a Kindle version, rather than physical, to make it more portable and accessible. I am so glad I got this book (to which I affectionately refer to as "LBoP," now)! Not only does it include prayers for just about every situation imaginable, it has somewhere in the neighborhood of fifty prayers for morning and evening of every day of the week. It has Luther's morning and evening general prayers, and then four complete weeks of daily prayers, which I have already been through at least two times, now.

Some of the prayers were written by Luther, and others are written by other people. We aren't told who wrote which ones, though, and, as expected, some are certainly better than others.

There are also prayers for the church and nation/government, prayers for a person's work and vocation, and prayers for family events and needs, as well. Then there are selected Psalms which may be prayed, followed by a list of other Psalms that might be applicable to other situations.

I have found this to be an invaluable resource for my own devotional and prayer life.

I highly recommend this book to all who are serious about prayer. And I don't suppose it is necessary to be a Lutheran to be benefited by it.

[LA · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was gifted to me by my church, part of the ELCA. It did not speak to me spiritually at all, and I am surprised it is still being handed out by my church. The focus is primarily on God's authority, self-flagellation and death. In my experience, the focus of the ELCA is much more on God's love and grace, and on community-building.

[Riley Pearson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this on a whim, even though I am faithful and practicing Roman Catholic. I think the prayers themselves are very beautiful, even though I do not agree with their theology. I will definitely be incorporating some of these prayers in my life.

[Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Magnificent

[Cyrus Nelsen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Well, it is what it says. A prayer book, and it’s Lutheran. A Lutheran Prayer book that focuses on Lutheran and Augustinian doctrine. Not great if you aren’t Lutheran, or a liberal ELCA cringe lord.

[Coyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent devotional. The prayers in here are styled after the older Lutheran book of prayer (1923, I think?), and it shows. They are Gospel-focused and intended to shift the attention from ourselves and our own righteousness and on to Christ. The book also contains various other things (catechism questions and the like) that are of more interest to Lutherans than us non-liturgical types, but still a useful and interesting book.

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

I use this all the time. It's an excellent resource. The one gripe I have is that I wish there were more prayers for other things in the book; such as table prayers and such. For what is in here though, it's excellent.

[Randy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Copy right 1951. It would be nice to have prayers to be prayed as a group or for another person. But for prayer for yourself I love it. Makes you think of God as holy and the giver of grace.

[Sunni · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is full of wonderful prayers that would be suitable for many different faiths, not just Lutherans. This book will help provide inspiration for your prayers and for many who struggle with knowing how to pray, it is helpful. There are prayers for many occasions, concerns, causes, and life events.

This would make a great gift for those being confirmed into the Lutheran faith as well.