In trying times, there are few things more comforting than the Psalms. And in an era when contemplative faith is increasingly difficult, fewer pastors bring the depth of insight than Charles Spurgeon. I was delighted, therefore, to receive the new text of Spurgeon and the Psalms from Thomas Nelson. This slim volume includes each ofContinue reading “Book Review: Spurgeon and the Psalms”
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Hilary of Poitiers: Commentary on Psalm 53
Translation of Hilary of Poitiers’s Commentary on Psalm 53 (LXX 52) In the end; according to Maeleth; understandings to David. The fool said in his heart: There is no God and the rest. The present psalm is almost harmonious with the thirtieth psalm, but it does have in this a little understanding, not a likenessContinue reading “Hilary of Poitiers: Commentary on Psalm 53”
Ammonius of Alexandria on the Psalms
Ammonius of Alexandria Commentaries on the Old and New Testament which Remain Relatively little is known about Ammonius of Alexandria (5th-6th century CE) apart from his service as presbyter in the Alexandrian and church and his brief literary fragments. This being the case, he has often been confused with an earlier Ammonius from Alexandria, theContinue reading “Ammonius of Alexandria on the Psalms”
Answering God with the Psalms
I recently finished reading Eugene Peterson’s Answering God: The Psalms as a Tool for Prayer. Peterson is best known for The Message Bible translation and well known among pastors (at least the circles I run in) for his calls to obedience to Christ and the interior life. I’ve been on a protracted Peterson kick forContinue reading “Answering God with the Psalms”
The Fathers on Psalm 139
This post is part of an ongoing series offering translations of various early Church father’s commentaries on the Psalms. Psalm 139 Lord, you have probed me, you know me: you know when I sit and stand; you understand my thoughts from afar. You sift through my travels and my rest; with all my ways youContinue reading “The Fathers on Psalm 139”
The Fathers on Psalm 119
This post is part of an ongoing series offering translations of various early Church father’s commentaries on the Psalms. Psalm 119 Athanasius: “In anyone is concerned for those who suffer, let him speak these words. In this way, he will show his true and firm faith and help them because when God sees this, heContinue reading “The Fathers on Psalm 119”
The Fathers on Psalm 118
This post is part of an ongoing series offering translations of various early Church father’s commentaries on the Psalms. Psalm 118 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, his mercy endures forever. Let Israel say: his mercy endures forever. Let the house of Aaron say, his mercy endures forever. Let those who fearContinue reading “The Fathers on Psalm 118”
The Fathers on Psalm 116
This post is part of an ongoing series offering translations of various early Church father’s commentaries on the Psalms. Psalm 116 I kept faith, even when I said, “I am greatly afflicted!” I said in my alarm, “All men are liars!” How can I repay the Lord for all the great good done for me?Continue reading “The Fathers on Psalm 116”
The Fathers on Psalm 110
This post is part of an ongoing series offering translations of various early Church father’s commentaries on the Psalms. Psalm 110 A psalm of David. The Lord says to my lord: “Sit at my right hand, while I make your enemies your footstool.” The scepter of your might: the Lord extends your strong scepter fromContinue reading “The Fathers on Psalm 110”
The Fathers on Psalm 91
This post is part of an ongoing series offering translations of various early Church father’s commentaries on the Psalms. Psalm 91 You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shade of the Almighty, Say to the Lord, “My refuge and fortress, my God in whom I trust.” He willContinue reading “The Fathers on Psalm 91”
Pursuing Veritas 