Ten Prayers That Changed the World
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Ten Prayers That Changed the World by Jean-Pierre Isbouts
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.
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 form that entity’s response might take—while concluding that faith of all kinds makes the world a better place.”—Publishers Weekly
"Isbouts places the reader right in the thick of the action." -Rebecca Hitt 'Stories in My Pocket' blog
"As a history teacher myself, I was immediately drawn in by Isbouts' storytelling. Vivid descriptions coupled with historical context provided a greater depth and understanding of these accounts."-AnAnchoredFaith.com
"Isbouts has a storyteller's gift..." -Tonya Parham 'Books Make Everything Better' blog
“A powerful survey that’s highly recommended for any who like historical inspection and a general survey of how faith and its messages are transmitted.”-California Book Watch
“Exceptionally well organized and presented.”-Midwest Book Review
“Never a history buff at school, which I have come to regret, I lapped up Isbouts’s fascinating accounts.” –Rachel Britton ‘Rachel Britton’ blog
“[This] narrative account will help you grasp both the power of stories, and the challenges involved in and rewards of historical reconstruction.”-Patheos.com
“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 form that entity’s response might take—while concluding that faith of all kinds makes the world a better place.”—Publishers Weekly
"Isbouts places the reader right in the thick of the action." -Rebecca Hitt 'Stories in My Pocket' blog
"As a history teacher myself, I was immediately drawn in by Isbouts' storytelling. Vivid descriptions coupled with historical context provided a greater depth and understanding of these accounts."-AnAnchoredFaith.com
"Isbouts has a storyteller's gift..." -Tonya Parham 'Books Make Everything Better' blog
“A powerful survey that’s highly recommended for any who like historical inspection and a general survey of how faith and its messages are transmitted.”-California Book Watch
“Exceptionally well organized and presented.”-Midwest Book Review
“Never a history buff at school, which I have come to regret, I lapped up Isbouts’s fascinating accounts.” –Rachel Britton ‘Rachel Britton’ blog
“[This] narrative account will help you grasp both the power of stories, and the challenges involved in and rewards of historical reconstruction.”-Patheos.com
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 by National Geographic. He is an occasional blogger at medium.com/@jpisbouts. An award winning filmmaker, Dr. Isbouts has also produced TV programs including The Search for the Last Supper (PBS, 2019). Born in the Netherlands, he lives in Santa Monica, California. Website: jpisbouts.org.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781426216442 |
| ISBN 10 | 1426216440 |
| Title | Ten Prayers That Changed the World |
| Author | Jean-Pierre Isbouts |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | National Geographic Society |
| Year published | 2016-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 252 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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