Psalms in an Age of Distraction: Experiencing the Restorative Power of Biblical Poetry - Couverture souple

Jones, Ethan C.

 
9781540967640: Psalms in an Age of Distraction: Experiencing the Restorative Power of Biblical Poetry
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ISBN 10 : 1540967646 ISBN 13 : 9781540967640
Editeur : Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group, 2024

Synopsis

The psalms endure. Throughout the centuries, Christians have read, prayed, and sung this rich collection of poems. But in our current age of distraction, the daily rhythms of modern life revolve more around screens than biblical texts.

This book argues that the psalms are poetry for the soul, poetry that shapes us. Beyond highlighting the poetry of the Psalter, the book attends to the theological freight of these poems. As such, we learn to read Scripture more attentively and love God and the world well. The first part of the book explores how we can read the psalms amid the pull of modern distractions. The second part highlights the various features of several psalms, showing what these poems can teach us about living in a more focused, attentive way.

This engaging book demonstrates how our thoughts, emotions, and worship of the triune God are sharpened and deepened through the psalms. In an era of dimly lit faces and multitasking, the poetry of Psalms remains ready to train our ears, steady our hearts, and teach us to pray so that we might flourish in Christ. The book includes a foreword by Elizabeth Robar.

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À propos de l?auteur

Ethan C. Jones, PhD, is associate professor of Old Testament and Hebrew and Don and Helen Bryant Chair of Old Testament at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in New Orleans, Louisiana. He previously served as a visiting scholar in Hebrew studies at the University of Cambridge. He is the author and editor of several books and numerous articles that engage the language, poetry, and theology of the Old Testament.

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Éditeur
Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
Date d'édition
2024
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1540967646
ISBN 13 
9781540967640
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
176
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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