This book contains a brief examination of the prayers found in the books of the Old Testament known as the books of Wisdom, Poetry, and Writings. The prayers (and any mention of prayer) in each category and book are analyzed in terms of the type of prayer, content, and structure.
Markus McDowell is writer, editor, and researcher. He holds PhD in theology from Fuller Theological Seminary and a law degree from the University of London. He writes and edits for other authors, businesses, publishers, law journals, media outlets, and serves as a legal researcher, writer, and technology consultant for law firms and attorneys.
He is an expert on prayer in ancient Christianity and early Judaism, and has written a number of essays and books on the subject, along with works on biblical studies and spirituality. He also writes about legal education.