Prayer, (Hardcover)

<p>"Prayer" is a profound and comprehensive exploration of the act of prayer, examining its psychological, philosophical, and historical dimensions. Written by the noted scholar Mario Puglisi, this work delves into the universal human impulse to communicate with the divine, analyzing how prayer manifests across various cultures and religious traditions. The book offers a systematic study of spiritual forms, ranging from silent contemplation and personal meditation to ritualized liturgy and communal worship.</p><p>Puglisi investigates both the subjective experience of the individual devotee and the objective structures that define religious practice throughout history. By bridging the gap between theology and the social sciences, "Prayer" provides an insightful look at the role of spiritual expression in the human experience. It remains a significant contribution to the study of comparative religion and the philosophy of faith, appealing to scholars, students, and general readers interested in the intellectual foundations of spirituality and the persistent nature of religious devotion. Through its analytical yet respectful lens, the work explores the profound connection between the human spirit and the transcendent.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>

• Prayer, (Hardcover)
• Author: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025918716
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-02-14
• Page Count: 316