A Short And Easy Method of Prayer (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Classic Guide to Interior Prayer, Contemplative Silence, and Surrender to GodBy Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte Guyon
Length2h 43m
About this audiobook
A Short and Easy Method of Prayer is a concise classic of Christian mysticism, presenting prayer not as elaborate discourse but as a simple, inward turning of the soul toward God. Written in a lucid, devotional style, it guides readers from vocal prayer to contemplative quiet, emphasizing abandonment, interior recollection, and loving attention. Situated within the seventeenth-century French spiritual tradition, the work reflects the currents of Quietism while also drawing deeply from older contemplative theology. Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte Guyon, better known as Madame Guyon, wrote from a life marked by suffering, widowhood, religious controversy, and intense spiritual experience. Her advocacy of passive, interior prayer brought her both devoted followers and ecclesiastical suspicion, including imprisonment. These trials shaped the book's urgency and tenderness: it is not speculative theology alone, but counsel forged through lived discipline and a conviction that divine union is accessible to humble seekers. This book is recommended to readers interested in Christian contemplation, devotional literature, and the history of spirituality. Its brevity makes it approachable, yet its implications are profound. Read patiently, it offers a demanding invitation to simplicity, surrender, and inward communion with God.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
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GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length2 hrs 43 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 7, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1A Short And Easy Method of Prayer (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Chapter 1: The Prayer of the Heart
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6Chapter 2: The First Degree of Prayer: Meditation
7Chapter 3: The Method Of Prayer For Those Who Cannot Read
8Chapter 4: The Prayer of Simplicity
9Chapter 5: Aridites To Be Borne In Love
10Chapter 6: The Importance Of Self-Abandonment
11Chapter 7: Suffering - A Source Of Consolation
12Chapter 8: On Mysteries
13Chapter 9: On Virtue
14Chapter 10: Mortification Must Be Interior
15Chapter 11: On Perfect Conversion
16Chapter 12: Prayer of the Presence Of God
17Chapter 13: On Rest Before God
18Chapter 14: On Interiour Silence
19Chapter 15: God Himself Examines Us
20Chapter 16: On Reading and Vocal Prayers
21Chapter 17: The Spirit Indites Our Petitions
22Chapter 18: On Faults Committed
23Chapter 19: On Distractions and Temptations
24Chapter 20: Prayer Divinely Explained
25Chapter 21: The Sould Active When Self Is Still
26Chapter 22: On Inward and Outward Acts
27Chapter 23: An Exhortation to Ministers
28Chapter 24: On the Passive Way To Divine Union
29Analysis
30Reflection
31Memorable Quotes
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