{"product_id":"piercing-heaven-prayers-of-the-puritans-hardcover","title":"Piercing Heaven: Prayers of the Puritans - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert Elmer\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eRichard Baxter\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by), \u003cb\u003eJohn Bunyan\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"That prayer is most likely to pierce heaven which first pierces one's own heart.\" \u003c\/strong\u003eFor the Puritans, prayer was neither casual nor dull. Their prayers were passionate affairs, from earnestly pleading for mercy to joyful praise. These rich expressions of deep Christian faith are a shining example of holy living.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Puritan combination of warm piety and careful intellect have fueled a renaissance of interest in their movement. This combination is on display in \u003cem\u003ePiercing Heaven\u003c\/em\u003e, a collection of carefully selected prayers from leading Puritans. The language in these prayers has been slightly updated for a modern audience while still retaining the elevated tone of the Puritans. With prayers from Richard Baxter, Thomas Brooks, John Owen, and many more, each prayer reminds us that heartfelt prayer is central to the Christian life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Elmer\u003c\/b\u003e is a former reporter and ad copywriter who writes part-time from his home in the Pacific Northwest. He is the author of over fifty books, including nine contemporary novels for the adult Christian audience, two nonfiction titles, and seven series for younger readers. He's also a contributor to kids' versions of the popular \"Case for...\" books co-authored with Lee Strobel. Among kids, he is best known for his \"Young Underground\" and \"Adventures Down Under\" books. When he's not at the keyboard, he enjoys sailing and hiking with his wife, and spending time with their three kidsâ?\"plus a growing number of little grandchildren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 11, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966574854445,"sku":"9781683593348","price":28.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/WDhnT0NaOXFrNStYKzBkWDFKRlIwdz09.webp?v=1775534640","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/piercing-heaven-prayers-of-the-puritans-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}