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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... verse 6 : crown , glory , and honor . In verses 7-9 the poet develops this royal character by picturing humans after the man- ner of Genesis 1. Humans , therefore , share in God's own glory so that they may represent him on earth . The ...
John F. Craghan. contrast of verse 3 still lingers . Which way will humans go with their regal power ? Will they be babes and infants or will they be foes , the enemy , and the avenger ? This psalm raises in poetic form the dilemma of ...
... verses 2-7 ; it is a psalm of descriptive praise . The second and younger psalm is verses 8-15 that is basically a wisdom psalm . The beauty of this composition is that the second psalm develops the theme of divine presence by ...
... verse 1 were originally the minor gods of the Canaanite pantheon . In appropriating this hymn for her worship , Israel substituted the name of her god Yahweh ( translated " the Lord " ) for that of Baal . Hence the Lord is acknowledged ...
... verses 5-9a this powerful storm now invades the earth . It leaps over Lebanon , goes under Sirion ( the Phoeni- cian ... verse 10 the Lord sits enthroned in his temple that is above the firma- ment ( " the flood " ) . In the Jerusalem ...