Bringing the Psalms to Life: How to Understand and Use the Book of Psalms
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (805 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1580231578 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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"And when somebody cries or feels abandoned we might easily say that person has a nervous breakdown" according to Armando Bautista. The book answers some questions about the place, importance,appeal,reputation of the psalms. Even the time and authorship of them. Their composition took along time and many people contributed to their existence. The molds were taken from the Caananites and other surrounding neighbors and remodeled to fit the monotheistic views of the Jewish people.Of course, there is a tremendous difference between the modern way of speaking and the way people expressed themselves in bygone eras. We are used to prose and not to poetry. Now, think in the reverse. For them it the past it was easier to come forth in poetry. It. A book worth reading but it misses its mark Bringing the Psalms to Life is a book built on a wonderful concept but one that does not live up to its promise. It builds appreciation for the Psalms by identifying common threads of human experiences that are found in the Psalms - e.g. reversal of fortune, anger, abandonment etc. It suggests ways to deal with the violent revenge themes of the Psalms that we find difficult to reconcile with our image of God Unfortunately, the book is ultimately dissatisfying. While large portions of the Psalms are quoted, with a few exceptions, only small bits are actually discussed in the text. And of the human situations
All rights reserved. The Book of Psalms is divided into five "books," totaling 150 chapters believed to have been composed at least in part by King David. He is conceived as a personal God, attuned to human needs. George CohenCopyright © American Library Association. From Booklist The Book of Psalms, in Hebrew Tehillim (Songs of Praise), is a collection of religious poetry in which an individual addresses God and expresses faith in God or a longing for nearness to him. Polish, a professor and rabbi, discusses
What is the mysterious power of psalms, the power that has made them beloved for thousands of years? This inspiring introduction shows us not only how to read the psalms with understanding, but how we can bring them into our lives, in: Facing our “enemies”Dealing with anger Overcoming feeling let down or abandoned Coping with sicknessin ourselves or those we love Expressing our thanks A creative and personal “firsthand approach” to the Book of Psalms, it offers stories and examples that help us interpret and explore the unusual power of the psalmsand use them to enrich our lives.. Creative ways we can und