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BL
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847733
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Hall, Christopher A., (Christopher Alan),1950-
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| Title & Author
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Worshiping with the church fathers /\ Christopher A. Hall.
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| Publication Statement
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Downers Grove, Ill. :: IVP Academic,, ©2009.
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| Page. NO
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280 pages ;; 21 cm
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| ISBN
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083083866X
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: 9780830838660
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-272) and indexes.
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| Contents
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Introduction -- pt. I: Sacraments -- Baptism: entering the worshiping community -- Eucharist : feasting with the worshiping community -- Part II: Prayer -- The basics of prayer -- The challenge of unceasing prayer -- Further coaching on prayer -- The Lord's prayer -- Part III: Discipline -- The transforming call to the desert -- A space to draw close to God.
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| Abstract
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In this survey of the spiritual life of worship, Hall informs and challenges Christians in faithful living today. He weaves his own experiences into his observations of the fathers' practices and teachings, and so helps us close the gap of the centuries. --From publisher's description.
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| Subject
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Fathers of the church.
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Worship-- History-- Early church, ca. 30-600.
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Fathers of the church.
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Worship-- Early church.
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| Dewey Classification
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264/.01
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| LC Classification
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BV6.H285 2009
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