Set Prayers

From the time of the New Testament we know a number of Jewish set prayers. They differ in wording and length:

the Shema (the creed from Deuteronomy 6:4, which starts with “Israel, remember this!”);
the Amidah, said three times a day.

The Lord’s Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13; Luke 11:1-4) has its roots in the Jewish tradition and was given an important place in the liturgy of the early Church.

Religion of Israel

Attitude of Prayer

Prayer Orientation

Prayers in the Psalms

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