In this post we present and discuss an excerpt from the Suda Lexicon. Continue reading “Archilochus’ death and some interesting theological elements”
Archilochus’ death and some interesting theological elements
Prayer in Ancient Greece
In this post we present excerpts from the memorable work of Athanasios Stageiritis* “Ogygia or Archaeology” (Ωγυγία ή Αρχαιολογία) which refer to praying and in general to the stance of Greeks towards the Divine. Continue reading “Prayer in Ancient Greece”
Theological elements in Pindar – Truth, Piety, Prayer and Memory of Hades
Here we present and analyze four excerpts from Pindar, the lyric poet. Continue reading “Theological elements in Pindar – Truth, Piety, Prayer and Memory of Hades”
The “Our Father”
When Jesus’ taught His disciples how to pray, He gave them the “Our Father” (Matthew 6:9-13; Luke 11:1-4). They were not to mindlessly recite it, saying it with their lips only (Matthew 15:8; Mark 7:6) but rather that the words would be said with the heart and mind and become a vehicle for communion with the Father. Continue reading “The “Our Father””
The Absence of God
by Metropolitan Anthony Bloom
As we start learning to pray, I would like to make it clear that what I mean by ‘learning to pray’ is not an attempt to justify or explain this in a speculative way. Rather, I would like to point out what one should be aware of, and what one can do if one wishes to pray. Continue reading “The Absence of God”
Prayer as medicine: how much have we learned?
Here we present the ‘Abstract‘ of the corresponding paper by Jantos M, Kiat H. Continue reading “Prayer as medicine: how much have we learned?”
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