A beautifully illustrated collection of wisdom from the Psalms
This inspirational collection of short extracts of wisdom from the Psalms is illustrated by photographs of paintings and sculptures designed to aid reflection and meditation on Scripture. Focusing on the themes of praise, petition, peace, purity, and provision, it’s the perfect small, lasting gift for any family or friend, and the mix of Scripture and image also helps it to serve as an appealing devotional.
Christians may see Lent as a kind of a spiritual new year, a time to make resolutions, to wipe the old slate clean and begin again. Still others seek a more intimate connection with God. And some could not tell you why they search out a church or traditional spiritual practices during this season; it just seems like the thing to do. This booklet brings the insights of a Catholic educator in a brief daily format to the Lent lectionary readings. It can be used by individuals or groups, including as a faith formation resource in parishes.
In her new, complete translation of the Book of Psalms, Pamela Greenberg "favors beauty before theology," in the words of Mary Karr, writing in the Washington Post of the unpublished manuscript of this book, "breathing new life into the ancient texts." It is precisely the honesty of these prayer songs, overflowing into wild jubilance or deeply wrenching despair, that Greenberg has captured in her new translations, making them touch us so deeply. Traditional translations—from those of the medieval Jewish commentator Rashi to early Christian commentators to the King James version—have downplayed anger at God and reinterpreted the Psalms in ways that would be doctrinally more palatable, but which flatten the richness and subtlety of the Hebrew verse. Greenberg's translation aims to restore the poetry and vibrancy of the Psalms as a prayerful act, replicating their emotional passion while both wrestling with the text as living liturgy and remaining as true as possible to the originals. Her desire in this new translation is to rekindle the relevance of the Psalms, to bring to life what makes their words cry and breathe and shout—a labor of yearning, necessity, and love.
Deepen your conversation with God—in the nuances of the most complex Psalm.
Throughout the centuries, writers have retranslated the Psalms, trying to keep alive the beauty of its images and the depth of its message, for each generation. Psalm 119 is the greatest of them all: the longest, most complex, and the one that most rewards close attention. This Holy Alphabet is a cycle of twenty-two original lyric poems which—like Psalm 119—follows the alphabetic pattern of the twenty-two consonants of the Hebrew alphabet.
These meditations are rich with image and abundant with praise. Each of them strikes an intricate balance between traditional form and modern expression. Designed for both personal study and public prayer, they evoke a new sense of awe and wonder in the power of God’s word, fashioned on his alphabet, to bless, instruct, and console. Ingraham writes as a Christian, but her musical reflections capture the heart of a wisdom tradition shared by Christians and Jews alike.
The book of Psalms has aptly been called "The Book of Praises" by ancient worshipers of Jehovah. The adoration of God is the prominent theme. Every word penned emits the aroma of humble worship and reverential fear. No other portion of Scripture is so capable of ushering the hungry soul into the Presence of God as this compilation of ancient Hebraic songs.
"He Leads Me Beside Still Waters," a 12-week study of the choicest Psalms, will evoke in you a determined desire to find His Presence for yourself. This Bible study is part of "The Walk Series", which includes "The Walk of Repentance," "A Lamp Unto My Feet," "Pressing On Toward the Heavenly Calling," and "He Leads Me Beside Still Waters."
Mike Aquilina and Christopher Bailey open a treasure chest of ancient Christian wisdom that will enrich your experience and appreciation of the psalms. Gathered together in this book are reflections from some of the greatest saints of the early church on the psalms. Each of the short chapters on selected psalms is designed to help you pray these beautiful and personal Old Testament songs - not just to read or recite them, but to make them part of your lives. Each chapter features: The complete text of the psalm in the Revised Standard Version translation. A brief introduction that sets the psalm in context "Words to remember" - a few lines to recall throughout the day. Short reflections in modernized language from one or two great early Christian thinkers. Questions to help you apply the words of the psalm and the ideas of the early Christian writers to
