The Psalms: Songs of Tragedy, Hope, and Justice: Songs of Tragedy, Hope and Just

Description: The Psalms: Songs of Tragedy, Hope, and Justice by John David Pleins Presenting a stirring fresh translation of many of the ancient hymns and prayers of the psalter, Pleins offers new perspectives on their meaning for the individual as well as for the community, from biblical times to the present. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Pleins exposition reveals in the Psalms the core of a liberating worship that grasps the realities of individual suffering as well as the stern demands of social justice. Presenting a stirring fresh translation of many of the ancient hymns and prayers of the psalter, Pleins offers new perspectives on their meaning for the individual as well as for the community, from biblical times to the present. Author Biography J. David Pleins is Professor of Religious Studies at Santa Clara University, where he teaches courses in biblical studies and comparative ancient Near Eastern literature and mythology. He is the author of The Social Visions of the Hebrew Bible: A Theological Introduction (2001) and Psalms: Songs of Tragedy, Hope, and Justice (1993). Review By bringing together this urgency for justice and the gains of genre analysis, Pleins offers a reading of the Psalms that is responsive to the socio-political impulses all around us, which require theological-liturgical response. His is an important reading of this ancient/contemporary poetry." --Walter Brueggemann, Columbia Theological Seminary Details ISBN0883449285 Author John David Pleins Short Title PSALMS Pages 229 Publisher Orbis Books Series Bible & Liberation Language English ISBN-10 0883449285 ISBN-13 9780883449288 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 223.206 Year 1993 Publication Date 1993-09-30 Imprint Orbis Books Subtitle Songs of Tragedy, Hope and Justice Country of Publication United States Place of Publication Maryknoll, NY DOI 10.1604/9780883449288 Audience General/Trade We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:9724128;

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