{"product_id":"the-book-of-psalms-in-poetry-paperback-version","title":"The Book of Psalms in Poetry: Paperback Version","description":"“The Lord’s my shepherd; I don’t want for anything.\nHe makes me lie down in the pleasant pastures green\nAnd in the meadows soft with tufted grass of spring;\nHe leads me by the quiet streams of silver sheen.”\nFrom Psalm 23\n\nThe beauty, significance, and importance of the Psalms of the Bible are made new again in The Book of Psalms in Poetry. The Psalms were meant to be read as poetry, the perfect medium for the most intense feelings and the most profound musings, but English translations of the Bible often can’t capture their original rhapsodic wonder. This book does.\n\nBoth a pastor and professor of English literature, Allen Rice (Ph.D., Indiana University, Bloomington) has studied and taught poetry and theology for more than forty years. This dedication has culminated in this book, in which he has accurately rendered every verse of all 150 Psalms into poetry. While remaining faithful to the meaning of the original Hebrew text, he empowers the readers to experience all the vibrant colors and subtle textures of the Psalmist’s emotions the way they were meant to be felt.\n\nMore than just a collection of poems, The Book of Psalms in Poetry includes dozens of full-color original illustrations to further help us enjoy the Psalms as they were meant to be: as experiences. You will be able to feel the rhythms, hear the rhymes, and see the colors of the imagery. This book will inspire you to re-engage your spirit, your heart, and your senses, whether you use it as a daily devotional or as a coffee table book to share and enjoy with family and friends.\n\n\"Dr. Rice has brought to life the beloved Psalms in The Book of Psalms in Poetry. The Psalms are a special place for people of faith. In them we see David express his faith in God through his humanness, we have read Asaph instruct us through his verse, and we have found places to meditate. Now, through this work we have been introduced to the rhythm and vibrance of the Psalms are they were intended. And the bonus of this book of Psalms in Poetry is the lovely art.\n\nEach scene is perfect for that particular psalm as though it was preordained for James Coplin to give us that particular art for that particular Psalm in Poetry at this particular time. These poems sing to me. Having traveled through Israel, the Psalms of Assent remind me of joining other fellow travelers as we, in unison, sing these Psalms along the journey from the Negev to Mt. Scopus and until we go silent at the first sight of the Holy City. The Book of Psalms in Poetry is the very book I want to give my family and friends.\"\n- Kim Swyden,\nExecutive Director, The Ministries of Jesus\n\n\"This is exquisite! I read my favorite Psalms. It was the spiritual equivalent of eating a fine meal or admiring artisan woodworking. I really enjoyed reading it aloud. The poetry produced affections that I haven't experienced in the Psalms before. Thank you for your labor! Thank you for sharing your art!\"\n- Dave Bruskas,\nSouth Central Regional Exectuive Director at Acts 29\n\n\"These poetized psalms helped spark a spiritual freshness in me that was missing previously. I recommend this book of psalms to any who would be looking to expand their literary horizons, to reawaken their love for Scripture, or to worship more deeply.\"\n- John Wohlgemuth,\nLead Teaching Pastor, Henderson Hills Baptist Church,\nEdmond, Oklahoma\n\n\"The Book of Psalms in Poetry aroused my curiosity and refreshed my spirit in an enlightened way. I feel many people will be reintroduced to the psalms through this book.\"\n- Pastor Thaddyeus Thompson,\nNinth Street Tabernacle Baptist Church,\nPaducah, Kentucky\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B0CPXZX2PP\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B0CPXZX2PP.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Rice Ph.D., Allen\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Book has little sign of wear or use  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43108983341117,"sku":"BVV.B0CPXZX2PP.VG","price":20.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/B0CPXZX2PP-0.jpg?v=1776203788","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-book-of-psalms-in-poetry-paperback-version","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}