Disciples' Prayer
Book Description
In "Disciples' Prayer," biblical scholar Jeffrey B. Gibson presents a fresh examination of Christianity's most fundamental prayer, challenging conventional interpretations that have shaped religious understanding for centuries. Rather than accepting the traditional view that Jesus drew inspiration from existing Jewish synagogue prayers, Gibson argues for a radically different origin and purpose behind these sacred words.
Through careful historical analysis, Gibson reveals how the prayer's true meaning emerges only when understood within Jesus' specific mission of calling disciples to serve as witnesses during a pivotal moment in history. This scholarly investigation demonstrates that the prayer was not designed as an eschatological plea to bring future divine realities into the present moment, as many have believed.
Instead, Gibson proposes that Jesus crafted this prayer as a spiritual shield, specifically intended to fortify his followers against the unique temptations and challenges of their particular era. This protective function transforms our understanding of familiar phrases, revealing layers of meaning that speak directly to the disciples' role as witnesses confronting the spiritual climate of their generation.
For readers seeking deeper insight into Christian origins and the practical wisdom embedded in ancient spiritual practices, Gibson's work offers a compelling reexamination of prayer's protective power. His research invites contemporary believers to discover how this foundational prayer might serve as both historical artifact and living spiritual resource.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~5 hours)
📄 Length: 177 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Church history
- ✓ Explore Historicity
- ✓ Deepen your prayer practice
- ✓ Explore Christian Theology
- ✓ Explore Biblical Studies
- ✓ Explore Historicity of Jesus Christ
- ✓ Explore Christianisme
- ✓ Explore Histoire
