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Reflections on the Psalms
Book • 2017
In 'Reflections on the Psalms', C.S.
Lewis addresses various puzzles and difficulties that modern Christian readers might encounter when reading the Psalms.
The book is organized into sections that examine themes such as judgment, cursing, death, the beauty of the Lord, and the use of nature in the Psalms.
Lewis tackles these topics in a conversational and engaging style, providing insights into how Christians can draw spiritual nourishment from the Psalms despite their sometimes challenging content.
He discusses the imprecatory Psalms, the Old Testament view of death, and the psalmists' delight in God's law, among other topics, and offers interpretations that help readers understand and appreciate the Psalms more deeply.
Lewis addresses various puzzles and difficulties that modern Christian readers might encounter when reading the Psalms.
The book is organized into sections that examine themes such as judgment, cursing, death, the beauty of the Lord, and the use of nature in the Psalms.
Lewis tackles these topics in a conversational and engaging style, providing insights into how Christians can draw spiritual nourishment from the Psalms despite their sometimes challenging content.
He discusses the imprecatory Psalms, the Old Testament view of death, and the psalmists' delight in God's law, among other topics, and offers interpretations that help readers understand and appreciate the Psalms more deeply.
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as essential reading for understanding praise, particularly his chapter "A Word About Praising."


Timothy Keller

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Awe: Hallowed Be Thy Name
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as one of his favorites, discussing how to understand the psalmist's desire to see enemies suffer.


Fr. Mike Schmitz

Day 170: Joash's Downfall (2025)
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as a work that clarifies a key principle of lyric poetry.

Leland Ryken

Reading Literature with C.S. Lewis / Leland Ryken
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as the best thing he's ever read on the Psalms, highlighting Lewis' insights into God's work with people of primitive mindsets.


Greg Boyd

Why Do the Psalms Credit God with Causing Evil?
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while discussing Psalm 19 and the nature of God's law.


Timothy Keller

Listening to the Word
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for his insightful reflection on Psalm 111, verse 7-8, regarding God's commands.


Timothy Keller

God at Work