Prayers of Jane Austen

Jane Austen

Description

You know Jane Austen as the beloved author of Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and other witty, insightful novels of the early nineteenth century. Now come to know her as a woman of unexpected spiritual depth. Jane Austen wrote beautiful, heartfelt prayers for use during her family's evening devotions. Each one reveals her gratitude for God's blessings and her pursuit of a holy life--expressions of a woman whose heart was profoundly moved by faith.In this beautifully designed book, author Terry Glaspey introduces you to Jane Austen the Christian by sharing this powerful collection of prayers and also a glimpse into her life story and the impact she had as a writer of virtue, character, and morality.

Sujets

• Philosophie et théologie
• Prayer in Christianity

Informations

• Publié par: Harvest House Publishers, Inc.
• Date de parution: 01 juillet 2015
• Nombre de lectures: 1
• EAN13: 9780736965194
• Langue: English

Extrait

HARVEST HOUSE PUBLISHERS
EUGENE, OREGON
THE PRAYERS of JANE AUSTEN
Text copyright 2015 by Terry Glaspey
Published by Harvest House Publishers
Eugene, Oregon 97402
www.harvesthousepublishers.com
ISBN 978-0-7369-6518-7 (pbk.)
ISBN 978-0-7369-6519-4 (eBook)
Design and production by Dugan Design Group, Bloomington, Minnesota
Scripture verses are taken from the King James Version of the Bible
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Contents
Introduction
The Prayers of Jane Austen
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Jane Austen: Wit, Wisdom, and Faith
Introduction
T HOUGH J ANE A USTEN WROTE her novels in the early nineteenth century, she continues to be one of the most popular writers of our time. Her wise and witty observations of love and romance, class conflict, and the nature of true virtue and character are as relevant today as when they were first penned.
Her fans enthusiastically read and reread her novels, enjoying every clever turn of phrase and each memorable characterization. In the last twenty years, there has been a renewed interest in Jane, which shows no signs of letting up. Her novels have been turned into popular and award-winning films and TV miniseries, and shelves full of books written by imitators have explored the further adventures of her beloved characters. Jane Austen is truly a unique literary phenomenon.
That she was a distinctly gifted writer is widely known.