St. Augustine's Interpretation of the Psalms of Ascent
McLarney Gerald
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Hardcover. Num Pages: 277 pages. BIC Classification: HRCC7; HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 494.
The Psalms were a very popular and biblical book with both lay and monastic audiences in the early church. The Psalms or songs of ascent, 119–133, may have been sung in ancient Israel as pilgrims ascended to Jerusalem, and perhaps by priests as they ascended the steps to the Temple. For instance, “Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to observe thy righteous ordinances.” (119:105–106)
Recent research has explored how past interpretation can help contextualize current interpretation as well as provide a more colorful ... Read more
The Psalms were a very popular and biblical book with both lay and monastic audiences in the early church. The Psalms or songs of ascent, 119–133, may have been sung in ancient Israel as pilgrims ascended to Jerusalem, and perhaps by priests as they ascended the steps to the Temple. For instance, “Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to observe thy righteous ordinances.” (119:105–106)
Recent research has explored how past interpretation can help contextualize current interpretation as well as provide a more colorful ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
The Catholic University of America Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
277
Place of Publication
Washington, United States
ISBN
9780813227030
SKU
V9780813227030
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About McLarney Gerald
Gerald McLarney is at St. Joseph’s College, University of Alberta.
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