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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.

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Timothy Keller
as essential reading for understanding praise, particularly his chapter "A Word About Praising."
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
as one of his favorites, discussing how to understand the psalmist's desire to see enemies suffer.
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Leland Ryken
as a work that clarifies a key principle of lyric poetry.
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Greg Boyd
as the best thing he's ever read on the Psalms, highlighting Lewis' insights into God's work with people of primitive mindsets.
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Timothy Keller
while discussing Psalm 19 and the nature of God's law.
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Timothy Keller
for his insightful reflection on Psalm 111, verse 7-8, regarding God's commands.
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