Konsep Doa Sebagai Persembahan Hati Yang Murni Menurut St. Afrahat

Abstract

This article examines Afrahat's perspectives on the meaning of prayer, its purpose, and what can be found in prayer. This article employs a literary style based on the book Mid Fourth Century Demonstration IV on Prayer, which is backed up by other authors, Church Fathers, and biblical sources. Afrahat's perspective on the significance of prayer is perfect, according to the author's research. Afrahat underlined that prayer is more than just an inward desire for God; it also entails perfection and oneness in God. First and foremost, prayer is an offering to God made with a pure heart. The ideal prayer gift to God is a pure heart rather than a prayer that is spoken out. Second, humans retain purity of heart through prayer through forgiving others as a precondition for prayer. Finally, there are humans. can convey their desires to God by God's will. These three things aim to fully explain the meaning of the prayer of St. Afrahat.