| Meditating on the Psalms Contributor(s): Eaton, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 0664229301 ISBN-13: 9780664229306 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $19.80 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2004 Annotation: Distinguished scholar John Eaton has spent a lifetime studying the Psalms. In this book, informed by both his pastoral concerns and his commitment to environmental issues, he offers spiritual insights into 52 of the best-loved Psalms. Each discussion ends with a related prayer. Eaton also provides a concise and helpful introduction to the psalms, explaining the who's and why's of their authorship and discussing the psalms as poetry and song, as well as their use in worship. The Psalms are widely regarded as some of the world's greatest literature. This book makes them accessible to readers of all ages. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Meditations - Old Testament - Religion | Christian Living - Devotional - Religion | Christian Living - Spiritual Growth |
| Physical Information: 0.65" H x 5.2" W x 7.74" (0.47 lbs) 200 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Mainline - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this accessible and useful book, distinguished Old Testament scholar John Eaton presents his spiritual insights on fifty-two of the best-loved psalms. Informed by his pastoral concerns and his commitment to environmental issues, Eaton examines the authorship of the psalms and their use as poetry and songs, as well as in worship. He skillfully concludes each devotional commentary with a related prayer. This immensely helpful volume will enable readers to understand the importance of the psalms and their significance as a source of inspiration and meditation for daily living. |
Contributor Bio(s): Eaton, John: - John Eaton has served as Lecturer in Old Testament at the University of Birmingham in England, and is the author of numerous books, including Meditating on the Psalms (WJK). |