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The Psalms: Ancient Poetry of the Spirit

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The psalms gathered here according to literary type explore almost every conceivable emotion -- from the pathos of individual and community laments to the calm reflection of the wisdom psalms and the joyful exuberance of the psalms of thanksgiving. In the introduction, Boadt and Bruce look at the origins of the Psalms in ancient Israelite faith and worship, and explore some of the distinctive qualities and insights of Hebrew poetry for today.

Language: English

Pages: 190

Format: Paperback

Publisher: St. Martin's Press

Release: January 01, 2000

ISBN: 0312221096

ISBN 13: 9780312221096

The Psalms: Ancient Poetry of the Spirit

4/5 ( ratings)

The psalms gathered here according to literary type explore almost every conceivable emotion -- from the pathos of individual and community laments to the calm reflection of the wisdom psalms and the joyful exuberance of the psalms of thanksgiving. In the introduction, Boadt and Bruce look at the origins of the Psalms in ancient Israelite faith and worship, and explore some of the distinctive qualities and insights of Hebrew poetry for today.

Language: English

Pages: 190

Format: Paperback

Publisher: St. Martin's Press

Release: January 01, 2000

ISBN: 0312221096

ISBN 13: 9780312221096

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