I especially appreciate how Lohfink reveals the Jewishness of the prayer. I'll continue to say these words in traditional form at mass, and in times of personal prayer, but I understand them better than ever before.
Jon M. Sweeney, coauthor of Meister Eckhart's Book of the Heart and editor of A Course in Christian Mysticism by Thomas MertonThe Our Father is our prayer taught by our Lord himself. Gerhard Lohfink has brought forward the most comprehensive interpretation from his vast and timely Biblical scholarship. I found this book to be an awakening.
The Our Father is a deeper prayer than I have known. Lofink teaches a practice of eschatology. This reign of God at-work-now is most urgent in our times. This book is ideal for preachers and teachers in our Church.
Mary Margaret Funk, OSB, author of Renouncing Violence: Practice from the Monastic TraditionLucidly written and with maximum meaning in each comment, this is an outstanding prayerful study of the Our Father that is suitable to those who desire to submit themselves to the Father in spirit and truth, with Jesus as their guide in fellowship with the Church.
Karl A. SchultzEven when I found myself in disagreement with a particular conclusion, I couldn't help but be impressed with the erudition, balance, and theological depth that Lohfink brought to whatever topic was under consideration. Considering Lohfink's decision to leave a prestigious academic position and join the Catholic Integrated Community, he strikes me as the kind of thinker who seeks to take seriously the theological claims about which he writes. Readers who share this same commitment will benefit both devotionally and intellectually from a careful study of his work.
Catholic Books ReviewThis slim volume is a gem. Enthusiastically recommended to all those who would like to deeper their appreciation of the Old Testament roots of this prayer and to all who desire that their recitation of the Lord's Prayer be infused with fresh meaning.
HorizonsBecause the Our Father has a central place in liturgy, especially the Eucharist and in the Divine Office and sacramentals, such as the rosary, this would be a worthwhile book to read and reflect on and deserves to be read widely.
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