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The Jesus Prayer

By: Frederica Mathewes-Green
Narrated by: Frederica Mathewes-Green
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In the earliest centuries of faith, Christians in the deserts of Palestine and Africa sought a short prayer that could be easily repeated, in order to acquire the habit of "prayer without ceasing." The result was the Jesus Prayer: "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me." This jewel of Eastern Christianity aims at enabling a person to be in God's presence, rather than to focus on feelings or thoughts about God. The first section of The Jesus Prayer offers a concise overview of the history, theology, and spirituality of Orthodoxy, so that the prayer can be understood in its native context. Following that is a conversational question-and-answer format that takes the listener through practical steps for adopting this profound practice in everyday life.

©2009 Frederica Mathewes-Green (P)2016 Frederica Mathewes-Green
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Beautiful narrated insights in prayer

I highly recommend everyone to listen to this audio book. Green truly captures the essence of The Jesus Prayer and how, through God's love and grace, it transforms the human heart.

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Narrater's voice is a bit too soft.

I find myself straining to hear. The narrator's voice is a bit too soft. That said, the book is providing important information and answers for the seeker. Thank you.

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Excellent

I really need this right now. I am on my second listen of it. It's a great explanation of the Jesus prayer and prayer in general.

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Wonderfully inspiring overview of the Jesus Prayer

There is much about this book that I really love. I plan on listening to it again. There is a lot of insight into the why, context and use of the contemplative Jesus Prayer. I liked the author's easy approach towards unfolding the story and history of this Christian prayer. Though I didn't really agree with her thoughts about the devil, however do understand its context. This book in tone reminds of Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat, Pray, Love. The pages are both an insightful and entertaining read, rather to listen to. Highly recommend this book, if you are interested in exploring the Jesus prayer. It is thoughtfully written.

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Great book

This was a pleasant listen and a great book. If your reading this I’d ‘go for it’!

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a humble understanding of the Jesus prayer

Frederica mathewes-green not only wrote a wonderful book about the Jesus prayer but listening to her soothing voice as she narrates is wonderful. This is an insightful book that gives Rick information that is for practical and historical regarding the Jesus prayer and not to mention spiritual.

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This book opened my mind to listening for God

I love the way Frederica Mathewes-Green gently pushed me into knowing the true of “Be still and know that I am God”. What a powerful and beautiful awakening for me.

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Beautiful!

Fredericka Matthewes -Greene explains The Jesus Prayer beautifully. As a convert to the Orthodox Church this book helps explain the prayer in a simple way. This is the third book I’ve listened to by Fredericka. Her voice is soothing and her heart shines through her readings. Thank you!

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very good introduction to the subject.

encouraging and supportive from her unique position --- her husband is an Orthodox priest. Helped me start or restart a spiritual discipline that i do enjoy....thanks to this book.

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A gorgeous Book

Deeply changed my relationship with the Jesus prayer! Also, beautifully narrated. I would recommend this book to anyone, but especially converts.

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