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Open and Unafraid - by W David O Taylor (Paperback)

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  • "A book you will want to read and read again.
  • Author(s): W David O Taylor
  • 224 Pages
  • Religion + Beliefs,

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From professor, pastor, and producer of the documentary Bono and Eugene Peterson: The Psalms, a devotional examination of the life of faith as presented in the Psalter--one lived in joy, sorrow, anger, doubt, fear, mortality, community, isolation, and above all in the presence of God--in order to deepen discipleship and worship.



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"A book you will want to read and read again." -- Eugene Peterson

Afterword by Bono.

How can you find a more transparent, resilient, and fearless life of faith?

Open and Unafraid by David Taylor takes readers on a profound journey through the book of Psalms, which has been a central pillar for God's people for millennia, across all walks of life and cultural contexts. In reading it, we discover that we are never alone in our joys, sorrows, angers, doubts, praises, or thanksgivings. In it, we learn about prayer and poetry, honesty and community, justice and enemies, life and death, nations and creation.

As a professor, pastor, author, and producer of the short film Bono and Eugene Peterson: The Psalms, David Taylor has created an accessible guide to the psalms that resonates deeply with first-time and long-time Bible readers, poets and artists, devout believers and spiritual seekers alike. Open and Unafraid shows you how to read the psalms in a fresh, life-giving way, and so access the bottomless resources for life and experience the presence of God--in order to deepen discipleship and worship.

Endorsements:

"David Taylor's take is 'open and unafraid' alright. He really goes there, exposing himself before God in the most beautiful way. He might have called the book Naked, because if you don't find your own self feeling a little exposed here, it might be time to take some armor off." -- Bono, from the Afterword

"A book that you will want to read and read again, and yet again, in order to discover the wisdom of the Psalms that shows us how to walk in the life-giving way of Jesus." -- Eugene Peterson, from the Foreword

"A winsome, accessible entry into the Book of Psalms...Connects the poetry of the psalms to real-life wonders and struggles." -- Walter Brueggemann, Columbia Theological Seminary

"Taylor reads these biblical prayers with Dr. Seuss, rappers, and other poets, along with theologians and the daily news....Guides readers in tracing out patterns of holy speech that have the potential for healing our hearts and our communities." -- Ellen F. Davis, Duke Divinity School

"I have always loved the psalms--for their defiant devotion, their deep joy, and their brutal yet beautiful honesty. And after reading this fantastic book about them, I love them even more." -- Matt Redman, worship leader and song writer

"In these fraught and fearsome days, we need the psalms more than ever. And we need more faithful artists and thinkers like David Taylor to mine the infinite gifts the psalms offer across the ages." -- Karen Swallow Prior, author of Fierce Convictions

Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .45 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 224
Genre: Religion + Beliefs
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Theme: Devotional
Format: Paperback
Author: W David O Taylor
Language: English
Street Date: May 25, 2021
TCIN: 82466440
UPC: 9781400210510
Item Number (DPCI): 247-31-0324
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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  • A: Yes, Bono provides an afterword, praising the book's honest and beautiful exploration of faith.

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Q: What is the book's approach to the Psalms?

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  • A: It offers an accessible guide to reading the Psalms in a fresh, life-giving way.

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Q: What is the main theme of the book?

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  • A: The book explores the life of faith through the Psalms, addressing joy, sorrow, and the presence of God.

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Q: Who is the author of this book?

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  • A: The author is W David O Taylor, a professor, pastor, and documentary producer.

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Q: What type of readers will benefit from this book?

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  • A: Both first-time and long-time Bible readers, as well as poets, artists, and spiritual seekers will find it valuable.

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