Psalms for All SeasonsHow can the psalms, those ancient Hebrew songs of praise, speak to today's believers? Can these prayers enhance the prayer life of such believers? By examining fifty-five psalms, the author demonstrates how these prayers can speak to different stages in the life of individuals and communities. Some speak to moments of balance and harmony. Others look to our times of disaster and disillusionment. Still others reflect on God's capacity to surprise and change our lives. They are indeed Psalms for all Seasons. A blend of biblical scholarship and pastoral theology, this work is especially well-suited for adult Bible study groups, college courses, prayer groups, those who pray the Liturgy of the Hours, or any group or individual with an interest in the psalms. The inclusive-language 1991 NAB translation is used. |
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... tion despite our own state of security . Covenant demands such reaching out . Or — to adopt the stance of Paul— " If one part suffers , all the parts suffer with it " ( 1 Cor 12:26 ) . Chapter Two In Praise of Dependence : The Psalms of ...
... tion is also the acknowledgement of the need for human response in the form of fidelity and commitment to Israel's Lord . This psalm may help us to realize that our daily lives are the raw material for the praise of the Creator . Where ...
... tion . Humans occupy a position slightly below a god ( v . 6 ) ( prob- ably members of God's heavenly court ; see Ps 82 : 1 ) . What is involved is the risk of creation . In verse 2 the author sets up a contrast between babes and in ...
... accentuated . This name overlaps with the person of Israel's God . According to Exodus 3 : 13-17 and 6 : 2-8 the revela- tion of the divine name takes place in the setting 24 In Praise of Dependence : The Psalms of Descriptive Praise.
... tion is not another committee report — it is directed to action . Who are the beautiful people ? According to this psalm there are at least two categories : ( 1 ) the needy and the poor and ( 2 ) the childless wife . In both cases ...