The Psalms Are Christian Prayer (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163818466)

The book ""The Psalms Are Christian Prayer"" by Thomas Worden is a comprehensive guide that explores the Christian interpretation and use of the biblical Psalms in prayer. The author offers a detailed analysis of each of the 150 Psalms, providing insights into their historical context, literary structure, and theological significance. He also examines the ways in which the Psalms have been used in Christian worship and devotion throughout history, from the early Church to the present day.The book is organized into three main sections. The first section provides an overview of the Psalms and their place in the Bible, as well as an introduction to the Christian interpretation of the Psalms as prayer. The second section offers a detailed analysis of each of the Psalms, exploring their themes, imagery, and language. The third section examines the use of the Psalms in Christian worship, including their role in liturgy, hymnody, and private devotions.Throughout the book, Worden emphasizes the importance of the Psalms as a source of spiritual nourishment and guidance for Christians. He argues that the Psalms offer a unique and powerful language for expressing our deepest emotions and desires to God, and that they can help us to deepen our relationship with Him. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and lay readers. Overall, ""The Psalms Are Christian Prayer"" is an insightful and inspiring guide to the use of the Psalms in Christian life and worship.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas Worden
ISBN-10: 1163818461
ISBN-13: 9781163818466
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 232
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.49d