Closer Than a Brother

• By David Winter
• Publisher: Harold Shaw Pub; First Edition (January 1, 1976)
• Language: English
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Pages: 160
• UPC: 0877881294
• ISBN-10: 0877881294
• ISBN-13: 9780877881292
• Item Weight: 4.8 ounces

Overview

Closer Than a Brother by David Winter is a reinterpretation of the classic devotional work by Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God. This new version brings Brother Lawrence's timeless spiritual wisdom into a modern context, making it more accessible to contemporary readers. The book reimagines Brother Lawrence's experiences, originally written in 17th century France while he served in a Carmelite monastery kitchen, and sets them in a modern-day hospital kitchen in Boston. Through this fresh perspective, Winter captures the essence of Brother Lawrence’s spiritual journey—a relationship with God that is both deep and intimate.

Brother Lawrence's simple, yet profound, approach to faith and daily life is reflected in his letters and conversations, which provide powerful examples of honesty, integrity, and a wholehearted commitment to God. Winter's reinterpretation presents these writings in today’s idiomatic language, making them relevant for modern believers facing real-life challenges. The book serves as a guide for those seeking a faith that is real, intimate, and transformative in the everyday moments of life.

Product Features

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• Pages: 160 pages
• Dimensions: Standard paperback size
• Weight: 4.8 ounces
• ISBN-10: 0877881294
• ISBN-13: 9780877881292

Interesting Facts

• This book is a modern reinterpretation of Brother Lawrence's classic The Practice of the Presence of God, making his timeless teachings more accessible to contemporary readers.
• The setting of the original work—a Carmelite monastery kitchen in Paris—has been shifted to a hospital kitchen in modern-day Boston, making the themes more relatable for today’s world.
• Winter's reinterpretation focuses on the deep, intimate relationship with God that Brother Lawrence practiced, showing how this can be applied in any environment, even one as busy and chaotic as a hospital kitchen.
• The book includes letters and conversations from Brother Lawrence that offer profound spiritual insights on living out a holy life in everyday situations.
• David Winter is known for his ability to bring ancient Christian writings into modern language, making them relevant and inspiring for today’s readers. His other books include Faith Under Fire and How to Walk with God.

Publishers

Harold Shaw Pub, a publisher committed to producing spiritually enriching literature that encourages growth in faith and deepens the Christian walk with God.

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