Prayer Movements

Prayer Movements explores the profound role of embodied spirituality across diverse faith traditions. It examines how physical gestures such as bowing, kneeling, and prostration serve as expressions of faith and connection to the divine. The book reveals the historical and theological foundations of these practices, highlighting their importance in shaping religious experience.

One intriguing fact is the cross-cultural universality of physical postures in prayer, indicating a shared human impulse to express spirituality through the body. The book argues that these physical expressions are active engagements with the sacred, shaping both individual and communal religious identity.

It provides a comprehensive analysis of specific movements across Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Judaism. Beginning with an introduction to embodied prayer, it progresses through detailed analyses, offering historical context and theological interpretations. This comparative approach highlights both similarities and differences in how various religions utilize physical movements in their rituals, making it a valuable resource for understanding religious traditions and fostering interfaith dialogue.

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Data wydania

eBook: 6 marca 2025