The Meaning of Prayer
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The Meaning of Prayer is a classic early 20th-century Christian devotional book that explores the nature, purpose, and practice of prayer in everyday life.
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| The Meaning of Prayer canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Meaning of Prayer Context triple: [Harry Emerson Fosdick, notableWork, The Meaning of Prayer]
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On Prayer
On Prayer is a theological treatise by the early Christian scholar Origen that explores the nature, purpose, and practice of Christian prayer.
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The Doctrine of Prayer
The Doctrine of Prayer is a theological work by Christian philosopher and apologist William Lane Craig that explores the nature, purpose, and rationality of Christian prayer.
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The Power of Prayer
"The Power of Prayer" is a song by Bruce Springsteen from his 2020 album *Letter to You*, reflecting on faith, memory, and the passage of time.
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Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God
"Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God" is a Christian book by pastor and theologian Timothy Keller that explores the theology, practice, and transformative power of prayer in the believer’s life.
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E.
Chapters on Prayer
Chapters on Prayer is a seminal early Christian ascetic and mystical treatise offering concise teachings on the nature and practice of pure, contemplative prayer.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Meaning of Prayer Target entity description: The Meaning of Prayer is a classic early 20th-century Christian devotional book that explores the nature, purpose, and practice of prayer in everyday life.
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A.
On Prayer
On Prayer is a theological treatise by the early Christian scholar Origen that explores the nature, purpose, and practice of Christian prayer.
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B.
The Doctrine of Prayer
The Doctrine of Prayer is a theological work by Christian philosopher and apologist William Lane Craig that explores the nature, purpose, and rationality of Christian prayer.
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C.
The Power of Prayer
"The Power of Prayer" is a song by Bruce Springsteen from his 2020 album *Letter to You*, reflecting on faith, memory, and the passage of time.
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D.
Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God
"Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God" is a Christian book by pastor and theologian Timothy Keller that explores the theology, practice, and transformative power of prayer in the believer’s life.
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E.
Chapters on Prayer
Chapters on Prayer is a seminal early Christian ascetic and mystical treatise offering concise teachings on the nature and practice of pure, contemplative prayer.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (38)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian devotional book
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book ⓘ |
| addressesTopic |
everyday life of faith
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personal spiritual growth ⓘ prayer disciplines ⓘ relationship with God ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
deepen readers' understanding of prayer
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encourage regular prayer practice ⓘ |
| circulation | widely read in Christian devotional circles ⓘ |
| context | early 20th-century Protestant devotional tradition ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| discusses |
inner life of the believer
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meaning of communion with God ⓘ prayer in daily activities ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
prayer as central to Christian life
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prayer as ongoing relationship with God ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
nature of prayer
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practice of prayer ⓘ purpose of prayer ⓘ |
| format | print book ⓘ |
| genre |
Christian devotional literature
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religious non-fiction ⓘ |
| hasForm | prose ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
Christians
NERFINISHED
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general readers interested in prayer ⓘ |
| isConsidered |
classic devotional work
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influential Christian devotional text ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| literaryForm |
devotional
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theological reflection ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Christian spirituality
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devotional life ⓘ prayer ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Christianity ⓘ |
| teaches |
practical approaches to prayer
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reflection on the purpose of prayer ⓘ |
| theologicalPerspective | Christian devotional theology ⓘ |
| timePeriod | early 20th century ⓘ |
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