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Author: James L. Kugel Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 145168908X Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 352
Book Description
From the Psalms to the Prophets, from job to Ecclesiastes, much of the Bible is written in poetry. The poems of the Bible include some of its best known and most beloved passages: "The Lord is my shepherd," "Let justice roll down like waters," "By the rivers of Babylon," "Remember your Creator," "Arise, shine, for thy light is come!" These poems live in the hearts of those who are familiar with the Bible and offer rich rewards to anyone who is approaching the world's greatest book for the first time. In The Great Poems of the Bible, Harvard scholar James Kugel presents original translations of the most beautiful and important poems of the Scripture. Taken together, these poems represent the very essence of the Hebrew Bible. Reading them one after another is like taking a guided tour through Scripture, meeting firsthand some of its most important teachings and opening the way to an understanding of the Bible as a whole. Each poem is accompanied by an eloquent and accessible explanation of the poem's language, and a reflection on its meaning. These learned, compact essays introduce readers to the broader spiritual world of ancient Israel. What did people in biblical times believe about God? Where is a person's soul located and what does it do? Is there an afterlife? How does one come to "know" God? Why wasn't Eve meant to be Adam's "helpmate" (Kugel shows how this was just a translator's slip-up), and what does the Bible have to say about the role of women? Kugel's sparkling translations of the poems, together with the fascinating insights that accompany them, distill the very best that the Bible and modern scholarship have to offer. Kugel brings new life to some of history's greatest poems, and offers a new look at a Bible we thought we already knew. Here, in one volume, is a "Bible's bible" that belongs in every home.
Author: James L. Kugel Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 145168908X Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 352
Book Description
From the Psalms to the Prophets, from job to Ecclesiastes, much of the Bible is written in poetry. The poems of the Bible include some of its best known and most beloved passages: "The Lord is my shepherd," "Let justice roll down like waters," "By the rivers of Babylon," "Remember your Creator," "Arise, shine, for thy light is come!" These poems live in the hearts of those who are familiar with the Bible and offer rich rewards to anyone who is approaching the world's greatest book for the first time. In The Great Poems of the Bible, Harvard scholar James Kugel presents original translations of the most beautiful and important poems of the Scripture. Taken together, these poems represent the very essence of the Hebrew Bible. Reading them one after another is like taking a guided tour through Scripture, meeting firsthand some of its most important teachings and opening the way to an understanding of the Bible as a whole. Each poem is accompanied by an eloquent and accessible explanation of the poem's language, and a reflection on its meaning. These learned, compact essays introduce readers to the broader spiritual world of ancient Israel. What did people in biblical times believe about God? Where is a person's soul located and what does it do? Is there an afterlife? How does one come to "know" God? Why wasn't Eve meant to be Adam's "helpmate" (Kugel shows how this was just a translator's slip-up), and what does the Bible have to say about the role of women? Kugel's sparkling translations of the poems, together with the fascinating insights that accompany them, distill the very best that the Bible and modern scholarship have to offer. Kugel brings new life to some of history's greatest poems, and offers a new look at a Bible we thought we already knew. Here, in one volume, is a "Bible's bible" that belongs in every home.
Author: Michael Edwards Publisher: New York Review of Books ISBN: 1681376385 Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 177
Book Description
A fresh, provocative look at the link between poetry and Christianity, both as it relates to the Bible itself as well as to Christian and religious life, by an accomplished scholar. The Bible is full of poems. In the Old Testament, there are the Psalms and the Song of Songs, the great exhortations and lamentations of the Prophets, and passages of poetry woven in throughout. In the New Testament, Jesus describes the kingdom of heaven with poetic epithets such as “a treasure hid in a field,” calling the Son of God “the true vine,” “the light of the world,” “the good shepherd,” and “the way, the truth, and the life.” The Gospels reverberate with allusions to the poetry of the Old Testament; the last book of all is Revelation, a visionary poem. The Bible, in other words, asks to be read poetically from start to end, and yet readers have rarely considered what that might mean, much less heeded that call. In The Bible and Poetry, the poet and scholar Michael Edwards reshapes our understanding of the Bible and religious belief, arguing that poetry is not an ornamental or accidental feature but is central to both. He speaks personally of his early, unanticipated, transformative encounters with scripture. He offers close, insightful, and resonant readings of biblical passages. Poetry, as he sees it, is the vital and necessary medium of the Creator’s word, and the truth of the Bible is not a question of precepts and propositions but of a direct experience of its poetry, its power.
Author: Jonathan Schkade Publisher: ISBN: 9780758626714 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 0
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The stories in the Bible are not always nice and happy. Some are messy and dangerous. Some are about foolish, strange, or awful things. This collection of short, funny poems is sure to capture the attention of any reader. Each poem shows that God works in the ugly, icky, gross world we live in and helps us out of our messes. This resource intersperses poems with paraphrases of biblical wisdom.
Author: Brian Dewayne Publisher: ISBN: 9780989725873 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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Illustrated Bible Poems is a collection of biblical stories from the Old & New Testaments set to rhyme and rhythm; accompanied by original full page watercolor illustrations.
Author: Erle K. ChanChue Publisher: LifeRich Publishing ISBN: 1489735038 Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 51
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Delilah told the lord of the Philistines and they shaved his head, Then his strength went from him, and he was good as dead, The Philistines took him and put out his eyes, But it was too late for Samson, so to the Lord he cried. After realizing he was living an unfulfilling existence, Erle K. ChanChue was guided to accept Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior by Chinese missionaries. In a debut collection, ChanChue shares inspirational poems inspired by biblical characters to spread the good news and help other believers better understand the power of God. Through examples such as Manoah, Samson, Moab, Ruth, Naomi, and many others, ChanChue lyrically illustrates the importance of calling on God for strength and grace during both challenging and joyful times in life. Bible Stories in Poetry is a volume of verse that relies on biblical characters to inspire Christians to renew their faith in Jesus Christ.
Author: Leah Bethune Stevens Publisher: WestBow Press ISBN: 1449763065 Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 136
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If you enjoy reading about all the interesting characters in the Bible, then you will enjoy Bible Characters in Poetry. “Leah Stevens, an ordained minister, and a Bible scholar-historian, has years of experience in following God. I am happy to recommend this book of poems. The Lord has prepared her for just this purpose. Enjoy as you read with an open heart.” —Pastor Rev. Oscar Whiteside, Jr., Living Waters Church, Augusta, Georgia “Bible Characters in Poetry has recaptured the spirit of the times. It will make you feel as though you were an eyewitness. I am confident this book will be a classic in its field.” —Betty Wiley, Bible scholar and teacher “I am touched each time I read these poems. It just amazes me to read such beautifully written, God-inspired words. Each poem is heartfelt and refreshing.” —Pastor Rev. Stephen Black, Sr., Solomon’s Porch Pentecostal Church, Augusta, Ga.
Author: DaySpring Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc ISBN: 1400316332 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 38
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Introduces noted Bible stories, including those of the Creation, Noah, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Samson, David, Daniel, Jonah, the Nativity and other events from the life of Jesus, the parable of the Good Samaritan, and the Resurrection. On board pages.
Author: Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press ISBN: 9780664224394 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 262
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A companion to Reading Biblical Narrative provides a holistic introduction to biblical poetry, offering literary examples of how the poets of the bible created their works. Original.
Author: Gloria Morgan Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 1532005660 Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 51
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Bible Stories in Poetry Form is a surprisingly easy-to-understand way of reading the Bible quickly, enjoyable, and informally. It takes the reader back in time as they are able to visualize people and characters from Bible times. It brings the reader up to speed in this modern and present-day way of reading and enjoying the Bible. Finally, it launches the reader forward as they picture an eternity filled with nothing but grace and favor from the Lord. If you want to know more about biblical stories and characters, but not enough time to read them the old-fashioned way, then, this book is for you. If you like to read Bible stories but cant remember many details, youve come to the right place! Bible Stories in Poetry Form is guaranteed to keep every reader riveted from cover to cover.
Author: James L. Kugel
Author: James L. Kugel
Author: Michael Edwards
Author: Jonathan Schkade
Author: Brian Dewayne
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Author: Erle K. ChanChue
Author: Leah Bethune Stevens
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Author: Gloria Morgan