- 50%
The Practice of the Presence of God
-
- Hardcover
- Taschenbuch
- eBook ausgewählt
- Hörbuch
-
Form:Einzelkauf Download
-
Sprache:Englisch
-
Verlag:E-artnow
- CrossReach Publications 0,49 €
- Zenith Crescent Moon Press 0,99 €
- Zenith Golden Quill 0,99 €
- Heritage Words Publishing 0,99 €
- Golden Bookmark Publishing 0,99 €
- Zenith Ivory Tower Publications 0,99 €
- Zenith Horizon Publishing 0,99 €
- The Ebook Emporium 0,99 €
- Zenith Whispering Pines Publishers 0,99 €
- Golden Quill Classics 0,99 €
- Zenith Velvet Ink Publishing 0,99 €
- Zenith Evergreen Literary Co. 0,99 €
- Zenith Starlight Media 0,99 €
- Zenith Maple Leaf Press 0,99 €
- Simon + Schuster LLC 0,99 €
- Booklassic 0,88 €
- Pocket Classic 0,99 €
- Passerino 0,99 €
- E-artnow ausgewählt
- Echoes & Pages Press 0,99 €
50%
sparen
0,99 €
1,99 €
*
*befristete Preissenkung des Verlages.
Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Format
ePUB
Kopierschutz
Nein
Family Sharing
Ja
Text-to-Speech
Ja
Erscheinungsdatum
12.05.2025
Verlag
E-artnowSeitenzahl
52 (Printausgabe)
Dateigröße
519 KB
Sprache
Englisch
EAN
4099994065177
The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence is a timeless spiritual classic that continues to inspire readers across centuries with its message of simplicity, humility, and profound devotion. Comprising conversations and letters gathered by Father Joseph de Beaufort, the book offers an intimate window into the inner life of a humble 17th-century Carmelite lay brother whose wisdom and peace deeply moved those around him. Rather than advancing theological arguments or complex doctrines, Brother Lawrence emphasizes the cultivation of a continuous, loving awareness of God's presence in everyday life. Whether peeling potatoes or working in the monastery kitchen, he believed that every task, no matter how menial, could be sanctified through mindful communion with the divine.
At its heart, the book is a guide to spiritual intimacy that transcends religious denomination or era. Brother Lawrence's central teaching-that one can dwell in God's presence not only during prayer but in every ordinary activity-has resonated with countless believers seeking a deeper relationship with God beyond formal worship. His vision of spirituality is practical and accessible: God is not only to be found in cathedrals or scriptures but in the midst of daily chores and humble duties. In that way, The Practice of the Presence of God challenges the artificial division between the sacred and the mundane.
The importance of the book lies in its enduring relevance. In an age often characterized by spiritual restlessness and distraction, Brother Lawrence's counsel on cultivating stillness, gratitude, and a God-centered focus offers clarity and peace. His teachings influenced later Christian mystics, Protestant contemplatives, and even secular thinkers seeking authentic presence in daily life. The work serves not only as a devotional manual but as a meditative companion-inviting readers into a way of being marked by love, surrender, and constant awareness of divine nearness.
Brother Lawrence, born Nicolas Herman around 1614 in Hériménil, Lorraine, France, was a friar in the Discalced Carmelite monastery in Paris. A former soldier who experienced a spiritual awakening during the Thirty Years' War, he later entered religious life, seeking a deeper union with God. Despite holding no ecclesiastical rank and performing humble kitchen duties for most of his life, his profound spiritual insights and peaceful demeanor attracted the attention of many seekers. His legacy endures not through scholarly writings but through his lived example of constant communion with God in ordinary moments. He is now regarded as a key figure in Christian contemplative tradition.
At its heart, the book is a guide to spiritual intimacy that transcends religious denomination or era. Brother Lawrence's central teaching-that one can dwell in God's presence not only during prayer but in every ordinary activity-has resonated with countless believers seeking a deeper relationship with God beyond formal worship. His vision of spirituality is practical and accessible: God is not only to be found in cathedrals or scriptures but in the midst of daily chores and humble duties. In that way, The Practice of the Presence of God challenges the artificial division between the sacred and the mundane.
The importance of the book lies in its enduring relevance. In an age often characterized by spiritual restlessness and distraction, Brother Lawrence's counsel on cultivating stillness, gratitude, and a God-centered focus offers clarity and peace. His teachings influenced later Christian mystics, Protestant contemplatives, and even secular thinkers seeking authentic presence in daily life. The work serves not only as a devotional manual but as a meditative companion-inviting readers into a way of being marked by love, surrender, and constant awareness of divine nearness.
Brother Lawrence, born Nicolas Herman around 1614 in Hériménil, Lorraine, France, was a friar in the Discalced Carmelite monastery in Paris. A former soldier who experienced a spiritual awakening during the Thirty Years' War, he later entered religious life, seeking a deeper union with God. Despite holding no ecclesiastical rank and performing humble kitchen duties for most of his life, his profound spiritual insights and peaceful demeanor attracted the attention of many seekers. His legacy endures not through scholarly writings but through his lived example of constant communion with God in ordinary moments. He is now regarded as a key figure in Christian contemplative tradition.
Noch keine Bewertungen vorhanden
Verfassen Sie die erste Bewertung zu diesem Artikel
Helfen Sie anderen Kundinnen und Kunden durch Ihre Meinung.
Kurze Frage zu unserer Seite
Vielen Dank für Ihr Feedback
Wir nutzen Ihr Feedback, um unsere Produktseiten zu verbessern. Bitte haben Sie Verständnis, dass wir Ihnen keine Rückmeldung geben können. Falls Sie Kontakt mit uns aufnehmen möchten, können Sie sich aber gerne an unseren Kund*innenservice wenden.
zum Kundenservice