Every commentary on the Book of Psalms has had to face the issue that many of these prayers celebrate wrath and vengeance. Merrill has re-examined the Psalms and transformed them into a work of piety and art. Taking each psalm in turn, she brings a vivid brilliance to some of the world's greatest prayers.
Every commentary on the Book of Psalms has had to face the issue that many of these prayers commemorate and celebrate wrath and vengeance. What is needed is not ingenious exegetical rationalization of ancient texts, but the kind of transformation into a work of piety and art that is provided here.Addressed are the needs of a world seeking to counter individual and societal injustices by a global peace born of personal peace through prayer and practice. In short, here is the Book of Psalms recast in the light of the continuing revelation and evolution of the authentic religious spirit of the scriptures.
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PSALMS FOR PRAYING TENTH ANNIV
Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Product Weight: 0.55 lbs
Author: Merrill, Nan C.
Publication Date: 2006-12-01
Language: English
Publisher: BLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC US
Dewey Decimal Classification: 223.205
Number of Units in Package: 1
ISBN: 9780826419064
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