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Book SynopsisPrayer as Divine Experience examines the emotional language in the prayer preludes contained in 4 Ezra and the hymns recounted in John’s Apocalypse. Based on studies in neuropsychology, readers or hearers of the emotional language could potentially achieve a divine experience similar to what is described in this literature.
Trade ReviewHow does biblical prayer move us and transform our lives? How does scriptural praying open up or break through the heavens to touch the heart of the transcendent God? How does God generate joy in our spirit, nurture confidence in our souls, and instill hope in our lives through prayer even in apocalyptic times? David Seal’s interdisciplinary study not only helps us to feel these questions through his examination of 4 Ezra and Revelation but also leads us to hear afresh divine answers in these texts. Take up-read-listen, and then be ready to pray like you’ve never prayed before! -- Amos Yong, Regent University School of Divinity, Virginia Beach, VA
Table of ContentsTable of Contents Chapter 1– Introduction Chapter 2–Orality, Neuroscience, Performance and Emotions Chapter 3–Prayer as Divine Experience in 4 Ezra Chapter 4–Prayer as Divine Experience in John’s Apocalypse Chapter 5–Conclusion Bibliography
