Fifty Prayers

This collection for the first time makes Karl Barth's pastoral prayers available to an English-speaking audience, offering a fresh perspective on how the great Swiss theologian understood this central practice of Christian life. The prayers are organized according to seasons of the liturgical year, making them ideal for both group use and individual reflection. Available for the first time in English! The first and basic act of theological work is prayer, Karl Barth wrote in his lecture Introduction to Evangelical Theology. This collection is organized around the seasons of the liturgical year and brings out the deep-seated piety of this renowned systematic thinker. 80 pages, softcover. Westminster/John Knox.