Product Description

Do you enjoy reading the Psalms, but only read a few because most sound ancient or don't make sense in today's world? "To God's Heart" will motivate you to read them all. Find out more about who wrote them, their circumstances, and what they were really trying to say. If you loved them before, you'll love them more after reading this new paraphrase. This new interpretive paraphrase of the Psalms tries to avoid a ridged, narrow and hard to read word-for-word translation in outdated English, or the loose, generic sounding street-language of some modern versions. By bridging the two with a clear and revealing paraphrase, it makes the text come to life. The casual reader, or one who uses the Psalms for devotions will enjoy reading this new paraphrase because it takes them back to the time of its writing, and helps them share the psalmists' feelings. The more studious will appreciate the historical elements, as well as the endnotes that offer in-depth references for further study. Why pick out only those few Psalms you cherish, because they are the easiest to understand? In doing so, you miss out on very powerful and beautiful prayers and hymns that express the same feelings you'd have in similar situation. Make them all ones you'll turn to when needing inspiration, or words of encouragement for others.

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