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And just as the book of Acts does not finish with the word ‘amen’ – the final page of this book is intentionally left blank – for you, for your name, and for your life’s story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAuthor: St Mark's Church, Sydney, Australia\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePublisher Name: St Shenouda Press\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePublisher URL: www.stshenoudapress.com\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePublisher Year: 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSize: 5.5x8.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePages:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eISBN: 978-0-6488658-1-0\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"St Shenouda Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44904944992475,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2168\/8283\/files\/Perfected-in-The-Faith-1.jpg?v=1784451649"},{"product_id":"christian-basics","title":"Christian Basics","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis book is written for someone without any background in Christianity and introduces them to the basics of Christian teachings and beliefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eWho is Jesus? 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Pope Shenouda III\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a profound guide to the daily prayer life of the Coptic Orthodox Church and one of the most practical Orthodox books for developing a deeper relationship with God through structured prayer. Rooted in Scripture, the Psalms, and the ancient tradition of the Church, this timeless work teaches readers how to enter into a rich and consistent Orthodox prayer life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Agpia, also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrayer of the Hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is the traditional Coptic Orthodox prayer book prayed throughout the day and night. The word “Agpia” comes from the Coptic word meaning “hour,” referring to the sacred hours of prayer observed by Christians since apostolic times. 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He also explores the biblical foundations of praying the Psalms throughout the day and the history of the prayer of the hours within the early Church.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you are searching for Orthodox books, books on prayer, Coptic Orthodox books, Pope Shenouda Books, the prayer of the hours, or resources to strengthen your Orthodox prayer life, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePraying the Agpia – The Prayers of the Hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an essential guide for Christians seeking a deeper and more disciplined spiritual life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for daily devotion, spiritual growth, catechism, and learning the ancient Christian tradition of fixed-hour prayer, this book helps readers discover how the Agpia becomes a true school of prayer that transforms the heart and draws the soul closer to God.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor : H.H. 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IT gives you background information that would help you get more out of reading the bible. The introductions of the books of the bible gives you information about the author of the book, the audience whom the books is written for, how the book is arranged, and general themes in the gospel. 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