Prayer as a Way of Ascension into Another Reality: A Philosophical Evaluation

ISBN-13: 9781036456658 / Twarda / 2025

Igor Gudyma

Opis

Prayer is the most important element of worship and a cultural phenomenon that has a multi-ethnic substrate; it is a universal means of addressing the object of one's worship. Prayer is a way of overcoming the border in the transition from the immanent to the transcendent, a wing for the implementation of transcensus (transcendence) - the transition to ideal dimensions of pure abstraction, communion with the revelations of unearthly existence in the realm of the Eternal Spirit. After all, the main purpose of prayer should be sought in the very possibility of a person's direct appeal to God the Creator. In Christian teaching, prayer is a unique gift from God, the most acceptable way to express words of respect and gratitude to God. This book presents prayer as a way of ascending into another reality. The main target audience of the book are philosophers, theologians, specialists in the field of religious studies and anyone interested in religious issues.