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What is the narrow sense definition of prayer?
What is the narrow sense definition of prayer?
- An act of casting charms or spells
- An act of supplication or intercession directed towards a deity or a deified ancestor (correct)
- An act of thanksgiving or praise directed towards a deity
- An act of meditation or reflection
In what ways can prayer be performed?
In what ways can prayer be performed?
- Alone or in groups, as a spontaneous utterance only
- Alone or in groups, as part of a set liturgy or ritual (correct)
- Only in groups, as part of a set liturgy or ritual
- Alone or in groups, as part of a set liturgy or ritual, but not as a spontaneous utterance
When is the act of prayer attested in written sources?
When is the act of prayer attested in written sources?
- As early as five thousand years ago (correct)
- As early as two thousand years ago
- As early as one thousand years ago
- As early as three thousand years ago
What is prayer closely associated with in comparative religion?
What is prayer closely associated with in comparative religion?
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What is the purpose of prayer, apart from supplication and intercession?
What is the purpose of prayer, apart from supplication and intercession?
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