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Highlights
- Though they were written centuries ago, the Psalms still resonate deeply today, giving voice to thoughts and longings.
- About the Author: James W. Sire (Ph.D., University of Missouri), formerly editor at InterVarsity Press, is a frequent guest lecturer at colleges and universities in the United States and Europe.
- 229 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Biblical Meditations
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About the Book
Choosing ten specific Psalms, Sire offers background information that helps readers explore Scripture perceptively and then use the psalmists' words as a guide for their personal conversation with God. (Biblical Studies)Book Synopsis
Though they were written centuries ago, the Psalms still resonate deeply today, giving voice to thoughts and longings. James W. Sire offers background information that helps you read ten Psalms with deeper insight. He also lays out a meditative, step-by-step approach to using the psalmists' words as a guide for your own personal conversation with God.
Review Quotes
"At times intimate, at times pastoral, but always focused, Sire here creates a solid study of the Psalter for use in Christian devotion, be it private or corporate."
"The country of the Psalms-its soaring mountains, cascading streams, wildflower meadows of prayers-compels exploration. Jim Sire's wide-ranging intelligence, fused with his attentive spirit, makes him a welcome guide through this country, opening our eyes and ears-our hearts!-to these prayers that teach us to pray."
About the Author
James W. Sire (Ph.D., University of Missouri), formerly editor at InterVarsity Press, is a frequent guest lecturer at colleges and universities in the United States and Europe. He has written many books and Bible studies, including The Universe Next Door, Naming the Elephant, Habits of the Mind and Jesus the Reason.