| A Very Present Help Contributor(s): Dunson, Miriam (Author) |
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ISBN: 066450034X ISBN-13: 9780664500344 Publisher: Geneva Press OUR PRICE: $19.80 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 1999 Annotation: Finally, here is a Bible study guide that relates scripture to the unique needs of older people; one where God's story in scripture and the stories of older people find real connection. Miriam Dunson selects ten Psalms to explore personal and spiritual issues of particular concern to older people. She opens avenues for rich study and reflection by including in each chapter a discussion of the Psalm's background, its meaning, and how it relates to older persons. Designed for both personal and group use, the book also includes helpful discussion questions, suggestions for the group leader, and reference notes for those who wish to pursue further reading. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - Old Testament - General - Family & Relationships | Life Stages - Later Years - Religion | Christian Theology - Christology |
| Dewey: 232.200 |
| LCCN: 99023298 |
| Physical Information: 0.43" H x 6.06" W x 9.2" (0.56 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Mainline - Generational Orientation - Elderly/Aged - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Having found a strong correlation between themes in the psalms and the personal and spiritual issues that older adults deal with everyday, Miriam Dunson selects ten of the best-known psalms for in-depth studies exploring issues of particular concern to older people. She opens avenues for study and reflection by including in each chapter a discussion of the psalm's background, its meaning, and how it relates to the lives of older persons. |
Contributor Bio(s): Dunson, Miriam: - Miriam Dunson served as Associate of Older Adult Ministries in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) until her retirement in 2003. |