The Lord's Prayer

Matthew 6 and Luke 11 for the Life of the Church

William M. IV Wright (Author), Stephen B. Chapman Part of Touchstone Texts Series Release Date: 2/28/23

Overview

Since the beginning of Christianity, the Lord's Prayer has occupied an important place in the lives of Jesus's disciples, for it is the prayer Jesus himself taught them. Like other biblical prayers, the Lord's Prayer contains words people offer to God. But since this prayer is from Jesus and is part of Scripture, it is also God's Word to people. When we say this prayer, not only are we speaking to God, but God is also speaking to us.

Highly regarded New Testament scholar William Wright shows how this classic text can speak afresh to the life of the church today. He integrates critical exegesis, theological exposition, and Christian spirituality to explicate the theological substance of the Lord's Prayer. His goal is to help readers come to know God and love God and others more deeply through a focused study of this important Christian prayer.

The Touchstone Texts series addresses key Bible passages, making high-quality biblical scholarship accessible to the church. The series editor is Stephen B. Chapman, Duke Divinity School.

Contents
Series Preface
Introduction
1. The Lord's Prayer in Context
2. Our Father
3. Sanctify Your Name
4. Kingdom and Will
5. Our Daily Bread
6. Forgive Us as We Forgive
7. Deliver Us
Conclusion
Indexes

Endorsements

"Hardly any other biblical text has as great a claim on Christians as the text of the prayer that Jesus taught us. William Wright's excellent exposition stands in an illustrious tradition of commentary on this dense and remarkable prayer, yet it also brings new insights to the church's gathered wisdom. For anyone wishing to access the treasures hidden in the Lord's gift of a model prayer, this book will be a magnificent guide."

Anthony Giambrone, OP, vice president and professor of New Testament, École biblique et archéologique française de Jérusalem

Author

William M. IV Wright

William M. Wright IV (PhD, Emory University) is a professor of Catholic studies and theology at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is a specialist in New Testament studies. With Francis Martin, he is the coauthor of The Gospel of John in the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture series and Encountering the Living God in Scripture: Theological and Philosophical Principles for Interpretation.

The Lord's Prayer

Overview

Table of Contents

Endorsements

Author

William M. IV Wright