Prayer of Manasseh

5 texts in Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

The Wicked King Calls Upon the God of Abraham

Prayer of Manasseh 1:1

That’s where our story begins, with the Prayer of Manasseh. It's a short, powerful text, not found in the Tanakh, but preserved among the Jewish writings of the Second Temple perio...

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Infinite Mercy for the Worst of Sinners

Prayer of Manasseh 1:7

Jewish tradition understands that feeling. Deeply. And it offers a lifeline. It's a lifeline we find in unexpected places – like the apocryphal Prayer of Manasseh. This short, powe...

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Manasseh's Sins Outnumber the Sands of the Sea

Prayer of Manasseh 1:10

The Prayer of Manasseh, though considered apocryphal by some, gives voice to that very human feeling. It's a raw, honest cry from the heart of someone who knows they've messed up –...

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Manasseh's Prayer of Adonai

Prayer of Manasseh 1:14

That feeling of being utterly unworthy... it's a human experience that echoes through centuries, and finds a powerful voice in a short, potent prayer attributed to a very unlikely ...

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Even the Most Evil King Found the Way Back to God

Prayer of Manasseh

Manasseh, King of Judah. Not exactly a role model. The Bible paints a pretty grim picture: idol worship, child sacrifice, all sorts of wickedness. You can read about it in 2 Kings ...

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