Millions of Christians believe that prayer is the breath of the soul, on which depends the quality of their spiritual life. The reality, however, is that genuine prayer is something we need to learn repeatedly. We share the helplessness of the disciples who asked Jesus, 'Lord, teach us to pray' (Luke 11:1). This volume focuses on the praying of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. The Seven Prayers of Jesus investigates his prayers in their literary and socio-historical context, and points to their theological significance and relevance for today. Laszlo Gallusz hopes that this work will not only provide a fresh biblical perspective on the prayers of Jesus but also become a source of inspiration for our own prayer lives. 'Dr Gallusz's . . . engagement with Scripture shows his mastery of the biblical topic. Yet he also writes with the heart of a pastor, applying his insights to the life of the individual Christian and also that of the church. This book will enrich the intellect and nurture the spirit of all those who read it. I recommend it wholeheartedly.' Laurence A. Turner, Principal Lecturer Emeritus in Old Testament, Newbold College, Bracknell, UK

A fresh study and application of the prayers of Jesus in the Gospels

About the Author
Laszlo Gallusz is a Lecturer in New Testament Studies, Belgrade Theological Seminary, Serbia. He received his PhD at Karoli Gaspar University of the Reformed Church in Budapest and studied for his master's degree at Newbold College. He is a visiting scholar at Tyndale House, Cambridge and author of three books and scholarly articles in English, Hungarian and Serbian, including The Throne Motif in the Book of Revelation (LNTS). He is a frequent visitor to the USA as a speaker in churches and at scholarly conferences, and similarly also occasionally to Australia.

Reviews
Books on the topic of prayer tend to fall into one of two categories. On the one hand, there are the earnest devotional works written by spiritually vibrant individuals, but which engage with the Bible only at a superficial level. On the other hand, there are detailed exegetical works written by theologians who dive into the depths of Scripture, but are often lacking in practical application or relevance. Dr Gallusz's work avoids these two extremes. His engagement with Scripture shows his mastery of the biblical topic. Yet he also writes with the heart of a pastor, applying his insights to the life of the individual Christian and also to that of the church. This book will enrich the intellect and nurture the spirit of all those who read it. I recommend it heartily. * Laurence A. Turner, Principal Lecturer Emeritus in Old Testament, Newbold College *



Book Information
ISBN 9781783595679
Author Dr Laszlo Gallusz
Format Paperback
Page Count 168
Imprint Inter-Varsity Press
Publisher Inter-Varsity Press
Weight(grams) 224g