Product Description

The title for this book comes from the Aramaic meaning of the word prayer,"setting your mind like a trap so that you may catch the thoughts of God." This metaphysical look at the Lord's Prayer is expanded from Errico's The Ancient Aramaic Prayer of Jesus.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #84647 in Books
• Published on: 1997-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 136 pages

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• ISBN13: 9780871591241
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Customer Reviews

Set the Trap Within!
Dr. Errico's book is an excellent introduction to the value and validity of the Aramaic words and prayers of Jesus. Written from a open-minded Christian perspective, "Setting a Trap" (which refers to the Aramaic word for prayer which may mean "to set a trap") helps the reader understand the full meaning of the Master's most famous, oft-quoted prayer.

This book is an updated version of Dr. Errico's earlier "Ancient Aramaic Prayer of Jesus" (now out of print) which was published by the Church of Religious Science. This revised and expanded edition, published by the Unity Church (of which Dr. Errico is now a minister) is the best way for people to begin their Aramaic studies. Like all of Dr. Errico's books, it is far more meaningful and to-the-point than the current Aramaic books of Neil Douglas Klotz.

As a teacher myself of the Aramaic Gospel message for 7 years, I wholeheartedly recommend any of Rocco Errico's books, along with works by his mentor George Lamsa, as the most reliable texts on the true words and deeper wisdom of Jesus.

Necessary reading, humbling for the soul.
Every once in a while, I read a book that teaches me life lessons that are not easily forgotten. This is that kind of book. Even the most common prayer among Christian can be given a fresh light. This book is exciting because it allows one to understand the correct translation with proper context. I believe this author has achieved both. Starting by setting the context, this author then moves verse by verse through the "Lord's prayer," giving food by which one can meditate and quite possibly put oneself in the proper mindset to be able to listen properly and hopefully receive God's wisdom. Every verse is analyzed with the simple goal of setting a proper mindset, attitude, and reverence for God. Although the title of the book can be a bit misleading, alluding to a sense of selfishness, maybe purposefully, one quickly learns that this is not the case, as it should be. Buy it, read it, meditate and live by it.

This is good stuff!
I am purchasing my fourth copy of this book. I have worn out or loaned or given copys away. "The information is accurate...its what they teach at the seminary..." A minister who borrowed the book told me. I asked why is it not taught from the pulpit. He replied, "People are'nt ready for it"

I challenge you to read the book and decide for yourself if you are ready for it!