A String and a Prayer: How to Make and Use Prayer BeadsRecounting the history and symbolism of prayer beads, this work teaches basic techniques for stringing beads and a host of other objects into prayer beads. It offers a variety of prayers and rituals to use beads on a daily basis as well as suggestions for different ways they can be made and used. |
Contents
The History of Prayer Beads | 3 |
The Symbolism of Prayer Beads | 15 |
How to Make Prayer Beads | 39 |
How to Use Prayer Beads | 67 |
5 Prayers for Contemplation with Beads | 103 |
Resources for Further Exploration | 121 |
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A String and a Prayer: How to Make and Use Prayer Beads Eleanor Wiley,Maggie Oman Shannon Limited preview - 2002 |
A String and a Prayer: How to Make and Use Prayer Beads Eleanor Wiley,Maggie Oman Shannon No preview available - 2002 |
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