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ISBN-10: 0-8066-1439-0
ISBN-13: 9780806614397
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers
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Year: January 1974
Size: 10.67 x 15.24 x 1.02cm
Number of pages: 88
Weight: 68gr
Binding: Paperback
ISBN-10: 0-8066-1439-0
ISBN-13: 9780806614397
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers
Country:
Year: January 1974
Size: 10.67 x 15.24 x 1.02cm
Number of pages: 88
Weight: 68gr
Binding: Paperback
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer
FAIRACRES PUBLICATIONS; 1982
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HONESTLY NOT A STUDY OF PSALMS 
Psalms: The Prayer Book of the Bible ISBN978-0-8066-1439-7 THE BOOK IS VERY POOR I FELT LIKE CHEATED . FROM THE PRESENTATION I FELT IT IS A BOOK WITH A DETAIL STUDY ON PSALMS. BUT IT IS NOT SO. SUCH MISGUIDING APPROACH TO MAKE A BUSSINESS IN SPRITUAL BOOK IS NOT TOLERATED. SECONDLY THE TIME TAKEN FOR DELIVERY IS TOO MUCH
Psalms: The Prayer Book of the Bible ISBN978-0-8066-1439-7 THE BOOK IS VERY POOR I FELT LIKE CHEATED . FROM THE PRESENTATION I FELT IT IS A BOOK WITH A DETAIL STUDY ON PSALMS. BUT IT IS NOT SO. SUCH MISGUIDING APPROACH TO MAKE A BUSSINESS IN SPRITUAL BOOK IS NOT TOLERATED. SECONDLY THE TIME TAKEN FOR DELIVERY IS TOO MUCH
Praying with Christ 
In this beautiful little book, Bonhoeffer guides the Christian to the Scriptures for lessons in how to pray. He affirms that the Lord's Prayer is the primary prayer of the Christian, which he asserts contains every prayer that a Christian ought to pray. Bonhoeffer also makes a startling but wise claim that jolts us out of the narrowness of our focus in prayer: »The richness of the Word of God ought to determine our prayer, not the poverty of our heart.« Thus we find the book of Psalms to be a rich treasury of prayers that are part of God's inspired word, and therefore a true place to learn how God would have us pray.
In this beautiful little book, Bonhoeffer guides the Christian to the Scriptures for lessons in how to pray. He affirms that the Lord's Prayer is the primary prayer of the Christian, which he asserts contains every prayer that a Christian ought to pray. Bonhoeffer also makes a startling but wise claim that jolts us out of the narrowness of our focus in prayer: »The richness of the Word of God ought to determine our prayer, not the poverty of our heart.« Thus we find the book of Psalms to be a rich treasury of prayers that are part of God's inspired word, and therefore a true place to learn how God would have us pray.
The book proceeds to give some general background on the history and use of the Psalms as the prayer book of the Bible. In the main part of the book he presents one possible system of categorizing the Psalms according to their petitions, and also points out that they can be organized according to the petitions of the Lord's Prayer. But the most valuable part of the book, in my opinion, is how he shows us how the Psalms are to be prayed in Christ, of whom the Psalms also testify (Luke 24:44). As Bonhoeffer says, »It is the incarnate Son of God, who has borne every human weakness in his own flesh, who here pours out the heart of all humanity before God, and who stands in our place and prays for us.«
This is a fine book for the devotional/prayer life of the Christian.
A good introduction to the Psalmnody 
This is one of those good books that actually treat the Psalms for what they are: prayers. Many introductions and commentaries neglect this, treating the Psalms as though they were history, instruction or whatever. While history, instruction and a lot else is in the Psalms, their primary purpose is that we may pray after God, speaking His words back to Him. The best introduction to the Psalms is probably to begin praying them, perhaps with the help of a good prayer book. But if someone's really green, this book will provide an understanding of the different types of Psalms, different human authors within the Psalmnody, and an overview of some of the difficulties we perceive within the Psalms. My big complaint with the book is Bonhoeffer's occasional over-emphasis on his perceived need to pray (using the Psalms in this case) against an also-perceived wrath of God. This reflects an unfortunate –- in my opinion –- emphasis, one likely stemming from his Lutheran background. But it's a relatively minor issue with the book. This book is a quick (it could easily be finished in an hour), easy read. The book's also divided into sections which could be used as subjects for daily meditation or for a series of classes.
This is one of those good books that actually treat the Psalms for what they are: prayers. Many introductions and commentaries neglect this, treating the Psalms as though they were history, instruction or whatever. While history, instruction and a lot else is in the Psalms, their primary purpose is that we may pray after God, speaking His words back to Him. The best introduction to the Psalms is probably to begin praying them, perhaps with the help of a good prayer book. But if someone's really green, this book will provide an understanding of the different types of Psalms, different human authors within the Psalmnody, and an overview of some of the difficulties we perceive within the Psalms. My big complaint with the book is Bonhoeffer's occasional over-emphasis on his perceived need to pray (using the Psalms in this case) against an also-perceived wrath of God. This reflects an unfortunate –- in my opinion –- emphasis, one likely stemming from his Lutheran background. But it's a relatively minor issue with the book. This book is a quick (it could easily be finished in an hour), easy read. The book's also divided into sections which could be used as subjects for daily meditation or for a series of classes.
Psalms: The Prayer Book of the Bible
An amazing way to read and understant the Psalms.
An amazing way to read and understant the Psalms.
Bonhoeffer, again, at his best!
Psalms: The Prayer Book of the Bible Though a small book in size, a powerful presentation of prayer in various settings. Additionally, for those who perhaps stumble around about prayer, Bonhoeffer blesses such that the relationship with God is personal and precious. The power of Bonhoeffer's witness reminds one that we live a privileged life. Christians ought to have this in their library for rereading and rereading.
Psalms: The Prayer Book of the Bible Though a small book in size, a powerful presentation of prayer in various settings. Additionally, for those who perhaps stumble around about prayer, Bonhoeffer blesses such that the relationship with God is personal and precious. The power of Bonhoeffer's witness reminds one that we live a privileged life. Christians ought to have this in their library for rereading and rereading.
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