Praying the Psalms of Jesus - by James W Sire (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

James W. Sire explores two types of psalms: psalms about Jesus and psalms Jesus might have heard read. Following the pattern of Learning to Pray Through the Psalms, this book explores how Jesus might have heard and related to the Psalms as they were read in the synagogue.

Review Quotes

"A very good tool for reminding the reader of the human life of Christ, as well as the life and journey of each human being."

"Church leaders, pastors and teachers of adult Sunday School classes may find this work very helpful for a more complete understanding of these nine Psalms."

"I found reading Praying the Psalms of Jesus a way for meditation as well as a study giving me new insights into relating the Old and New Testaments."

"Sire is a gentle teacher, injecting touches of humor, so that despite the seriousness of the material and intensity of commitment required to grasp the content, there is a personable writer inviting us on a journey."

"Sire's educated insights allow readers to delve into the Scriptures and glean new meaning from the passages."

"Sire's primary purpose is to deepen our prayer, and he serves this end with solid scholarship and spiritual insight."

"Tying Old and New Testament together in joyous proclamation of our Lord, Praying the Psalms of Jesus makes appealing, challenging food for Christian group and/or individual study. While many of the ideas demand deep thought, the narrative is clear and uncomplicated, presented by an author who obviously has great affection for the Psalms."

About the Author

James W. Sire (Ph.D., University of Missouri), formerly a senior editor at InterVarsity Press, is an active speaker and writer. His other books include The Universe Next Door (a worldviews textbook) and Learning to Pray Through the Psalms.