The Case for the Psalms

The Case for the Psalms
Author: N. T. Wright
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2013-09-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0062230522

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Widely regarded as the modern C. S. Lewis, N. T. Wright, one of the world’s most trusted and popular Bible scholars and the bestselling author of Simply Christian and Surprised by Hope, presents a manifesto urging Christians to live and pray the Bible’s Psalms in The Case for the Psalms. Wright seeks to reclaim the power of the Psalms, which were once at the core of prayer life. He argues that, by praying and living the Psalms, we enter into a worldview, a way of communing with God and knowing him more intimately, and receive a map by which we understand the contours and direction of our lives. For this reason, all Christians need to read, pray, sing, and live the Psalms. By providing the historical, literary, and spiritual contexts for reading these hymns from ancient Israel’s songbook, The Case for the Psalms provides the tools for incorporating these divine poems into our sacred practices and into our spirituality itself.

Forgotten Songs

Forgotten Songs
Author: C. Richard Wells
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2012
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433671786

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Christian scholars write to inspire renewed interest in actively praying, reciting, and singing the Psalms in personal and corporate times of worship, citing its biblical basis and historical emphasis.

Reflections on the Psalms

Reflections on the Psalms
Author: C. S. Lewis
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2017-02-14
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 006256546X

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A repackaged edition of the revered author’s moving theological work in which he considers the most poetic portions from Scripture and what they tell us about God, the Bible, and faith. In this wise and enlightening book, C. S. Lewis—the great British writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, Christian apologist, and bestselling author of Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, The Chronicles of Narnia, and many other beloved classics—examines the Psalms. As Lewis divines the meaning behind these timeless poetic verses, he makes clear their significance in our daily lives, and reminds us of their power to illuminate moments of grace.

A Theological Introduction to the Book of Psalms

A Theological Introduction to the Book of Psalms
Author: Prof. J. Clinton McCann JR.
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2011-12-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1426750072

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Taking his point of departure from the newest frontier of research, McCann reads the psalms in the context of their final shape and canonical form. He interprets the psalms as scripture as well as in their character as songs, prayers, and poetry from Israel's history. McCann's intent is to contribute to the church's recovery of the psalms as torah--as instruction, as a guide to prayer, praise of God, and pious living. The explicit connections which McCann draws from the psalms to the New Testament and to Christian faith and life are extensive, making his work suitable for serious study of the psalms in academic and in church settings. An appendix examines the tradition of singing the psalms and offers suggestions for the use of the psalms in worship.

Invitation to the Psalms

Invitation to the Psalms
Author: Rolf A. Jacobson
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2013-04-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441241396

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The Book of Psalms is perhaps the most cherished book in the Old Testament. In this lively volume, two experienced teachers invite students to read and explore the Psalter and roam widely among its poems. The book introduces the dynamics of the biblical text, helping students become careful and attentive readers. It covers how to read Hebrew poetry, the Psalter's basic genres, the idea of "the psalmist," the metaphorical world of the Psalms, and the theology of the Psalms. Sidebars, discussion questions, and plenty of examples enhance the reading experience. This clear and concise guide is accessible to all serious students of the Bible.

A Guide to the Psalms

A Guide to the Psalms
Author: W. Graham Scroggie
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Total Pages: 1224
Release: 1995-03-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780825495724

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Acknowledged by many as a classic work of biblical scholarship, A Guide to the Gospels by Dr. W. Graham Scroggie provides a book-by-book treatment of the foundational New Testament books. Every element of the four Gospels is covered under the three divisions of this study: The Gospels viewed synthetically, The Gospels viewed analytically, The Gospels viewed Christologically. Filled with a wealth of charts, maps, and lists, A Guide to the Gospels provides a ready source of information, analysis, and source material for the pastor, teacher, or Bible student. Scroggie's insightful treatment of the English text furnishes the comprehensive scholarship necessary for a thorough grasp of each book of the Gospels. - Back cover.

Psalms as a Grammar for Faith

Psalms as a Grammar for Faith
Author: W. H. Bellinger, Jr.
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 9781481311182

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[The author] traces the way the Psalms exemplify and create a grammar for living a life of faith. He explores both the genre and shape of the Psalter and focuses upon the themes of lament and of praise. He concludes that the Psalter directs readers to use the psalms of lament and praise as models for life, depending on God's justice in times of anger, singing God's praise in times of thanksgiving, and always acknowledging God as Lord over hardships and blessings. Only in this way, he argues, can humans live the faith of the Psalms -- a faith defined by complete dependence on God. -- Paraphrased from jacket.

Selections from the Book of Psalms

Selections from the Book of Psalms
Author:
Publisher: Grove Publishing
Total Pages: 134
Release: 1999
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780802136756

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Psalms and Prayers

Psalms and Prayers
Author: Eric Peels
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2007-09-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9047422589

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The essays in this volume focus on the interpretation of the Book of Psalms and comparable texts in the Hebrew Bible. A variety of methods is applied to the ancient texts. Some essays concentrate on composition and structure, others on redaction and context. It is of great interest to see that each approach has its strength and its limits: stressing the importance to read the Psalms with a multi-dimensional matrix of methods. By viewing the Psalms as prayers, and thus as expressions of both faith and despair, a perspective on the contents of the ancient hymns and their functions in daily life has been opened. This volume contains various incentives for future research.

The Psalms and Other Sacred Writings

The Psalms and Other Sacred Writings
Author: Frederick Carl Eiselen
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2016-01-28
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1725235277

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