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Psalms in an Age of Distraction - Experiencing the Restorative Power of Biblical Poetry - cover

Psalms in an Age of Distraction - Experiencing the Restorative Power of Biblical Poetry

Ethan C. Jones

Publisher: Baker Academic

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Southwestern Journal of Theology 2024 Book Award (Discipleship / Spiritual Formation) 
 
The psalms endure. Throughout the centuries, Christians have read, prayed, and sung this rich collection of poems. But in our current age of distraction, the daily rhythms of modern life revolve more around screens than biblical texts. 
 
This book argues that the psalms are poetry for the soul, poetry that shapes us. Beyond highlighting the poetry of the Psalter, the book attends to the theological freight of these poems. As such, we learn to read Scripture more attentively and love God and the world well. The first part of the book explores how we can read the psalms amid the pull of modern distractions. The second part highlights the various features of several psalms, showing what these poems can teach us about living in a more focused, attentive way. 
 
This engaging book demonstrates how our thoughts, emotions, and worship of the triune God are sharpened and deepened through the psalms. In an era of dimly lit faces and multitasking, the poetry of Psalms remains ready to train our ears, steady our hearts, and teach us to pray so that we might flourish in Christ. The book includes a foreword by Elizabeth Robar.
Available since: 10/22/2024.
Print length: 176 pages.

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