Psalms: A Spiritual Commentary: 0 (SkyLight Illuminations) - Softcover

Críticas

"An eloquent and moving commentary ... infusing the text with [Pennington's] love for the scriptures and his sense of unity with God.... Unique.... [Pennington's] eloquence and wonder are fully intact, his feelings of awe emerging on every page.... This is not merely a commentary on the Psalms, but a love letter from a man who immersed himself in their grandeur and majesty."
--Publishers Weekly starred review

"Inspiring and visually beautiful.... Only a spiritual master like Basil Pennington could express so simply and so powerfully their meaning for believers today."
--Catholic Library World

"Has the richness, density, and complexity that will nurture a lifetime of prayer.... A meeting place between God and the heart and soul."
--Cistercian Studies

"Attractive ... easy to read.... Original and creative.... Would find a comfortable home in any congregational library."
--Church & Synagogue Library Association Newsletter

"Sweet [and] personal.... [Pennington's] approach, examples, language, and imagery are all easy and accessible."
--Library Journal

"Not only a fine companion to prayer, but its artistic format would make it a fine gift."
--Bible Today

"Both inspiring and visually beautiful."
--Catholic Library World

Reseña del editor

Reflects on selected passages of Psalms, describing how the monastic tradition of regular reflection on the Psalms can help transform one's life into a powerful life of prayer.