Looks at prayer, what we should pray for and whether our prayers really affect the outcome.

Looks at prayer, what we should pray for and whether our prayers really affect the outcome.

'Prayer changes things' according to the old cliche. But what things, and how?
Engaging with biblical texts on prayer, Robert Ellis finds
valuable guidance on the contents of prayer, as well as evidence of early wrestling with its problems. He also reviews the works of leading historical theologians such as Origen, Augustine, Aquinas and Calvin before asking how the question 'Who is God?' connects with our thinking about intercession.
Concluding with a Trinitarian theology of intercession
that draws on the work of Karl Barth, Answering God will be of interest to church ministers, leaders and students of theology.