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29%OFFJean-Pierre Isbouts - Ten Prayers That Changed the World: Extraordinary Stories of Faith That Shaped the Course of History - 9781426216442 - 9781426216442
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Ten Prayers That Changed the World: Extraordinary Stories of Faith That Shaped the Course of History

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Description for Ten Prayers That Changed the World: Extraordinary Stories of Faith That Shaped the Course of History Hardback. Uncover the power of prayer in world events by delving into 10 key moments in history where faith and prayer intersected with the course of mankind. Num Pages: 252 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; HRLD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 237 x 28. Weight in Grams: 436.
From time immemorial, prayer has provided comfort in our darkest hours, stirred us to action beyond what we thought possible, and shown us the way through seemingly insurmountable challenges. In this engaging tour of world history, author and historian Jean-Pierre Isbouts takes us on an inspiring tour of 10 prayers that played a pivotal role in world events - from the divine inspiration of Joan of Arc to Martin Luther King's powerful Prayer to Open Hearts and Minds; from George Washington's prayerful words to the newly formed American states to the horrors of Auschwitz; from Constantine the Great's prayer before ... Read more

Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Condition
New
Number of Pages
252
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781426216442
SKU
9781426216442
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About Jean-Pierre Isbouts
J E A N - P I E R R E  I S B O U T S is a scholar of humanities and history and a professor at Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, California. He has published widely on the origins of human civilization, including two bestsellers: The Biblical World and In the Footsteps of Jesus, both published ... Read more

Reviews for Ten Prayers That Changed the World: Extraordinary Stories of Faith That Shaped the Course of History
2016 Best Book Award in Spirituality “A thoughtful examination of faiths and faith stories throughout the ages.”—Booklist “Isbouts weighs the culture of ancient times against more modern thinking, suggesting new interpretations for legends and exploring alternative versions of stories. Taking a secular tack, he leaves open-ended questions about whether these prayers were heard by a higher power—and what ... Read more

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