SLAVIC PRAYERS RAFAŁ MERSKI

Discover the richness of Slavic spirituality with this unique book by Rafał Merski. "Slavic Prayers" is a journey through the history and tradition of prayer in Slavic culture. This book combines historical and contemporary elements, showing the beauty and depth of Slavic spirituality.

• Historical outline of prayer in Slavdom
• Overview of ethnographic sources showing the richness of native prayers
• The meaning of prayer in comparison with other Indo-European cultures
• The role of mediators between the world of people and the Gods
• Contemporary prayers of native believers
• Expression of respect, admiration, love and attachment to the Gods and Spirits of our Ancestors

The first part of the book is a fascinating historical outline of prayer in the tradition of Slavdom. The author analyzes the descriptions of medieval chroniclers and an overview of ethnographic sources, showing the richness of native prayers. Here we can find treasures recorded by authors such as Kazimierz Moszyński, Borys Spieński, or George Frazer. The author also touches on the topic of the meaning of prayer in comparison with other Indo-European cultures, as well as the role of special people called to act as mediators between the world of people and the Gods.

The second part of the book is a collection of contemporary prayers of native believers. It is an expression of respect, admiration, love and attachment to the Gods and Spirits of our Ancestors. The book is adorned with fourteen illustrations by Judyta Widlińska and Justyna Patecka, depicting images of Slavic Gods.

"Slavic Prayers" is a must-read for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge about the spirituality and religion of the Slavs. It is not only a collection of prayers, but also a compendium of knowledge about the traditions and beliefs of our ancestors. This book allows for a better understanding of the roots of Slavic culture and spirituality.

The book was published in 2020 by Rafał Merski, has 318 pages and a format of 211x154 mm. The cover is paperback, which makes it light and handy. The illustrations by Judyta Widlińska and Justyna Patecka add charm and allow for a better understanding of the content.