The Lord Is My Shepherd [Paperback]

William Barclay (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2001

William Barclay, one of the most beloved of all authors, speaks on one of the most cherished books of the Bible--the Psalms. This unique collection of devotional studies is written in the same distinctive style as Barclay's interpretation of the New Testament in the Daily Study Bible. Each exposition is written not so much as a commentary but as a meditation, making The Lord is My Shepherd ideal for both devotional reading and serious Bible study.

The William Barclay Library is a collection of books addressing the great issues of the Christian faith. As one of the world's most widely read interpreters of the Bible and its meaning, William Barclay devoted his life to helping people become more faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.

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William Barclay (1907-1978) is known and loved by millions worldwide as one of the greatest Christian teachers of modern times. His insights into the New Testament, combined with his vibrant writing style, have delighted and enlightened readers of all ages for over half a century. He served for most of his life as Professor of Divinity at the University of Glasgow, and wrote more than fifty books--most of which are still in print today. His most popular work, the Daily Study Bible, has been translated into over a dozen languages and has sold more than ten million copies around the world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 132 pages
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press (May 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0664223842
• ISBN-13: 978-0664223847
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,107,243 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well done good and faithful servant!, August 24, 2001

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Mark A. Tusken "saintmarker" (Geneva, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Lord Is My Shepherd (Paperback)

This is a small study of five Psalms and was the last thing William Barclay ever worked on. That alone ought to encourage you to buy the book. I used this to teach a class on prayer and was blessed by it. As with all of Barclay's work, he draws the reader into the biblical text. The Psalms come to life as they are set in their context and then applied to our lives today. Caveat emptor! You would think with this title that the 23rd Psalm would be one of the Psalms studied. Nope! Barclay did not get to it, but I imagine the publishers knew they would sell more with that title than by calling it, "5 Random Psalms". Even so, this is a fine work, and you will want to have it in your library and make its teaching part of your life.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Five stars, just because Barclay wrote it..., May 16, 2000

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Rosemary Thornton "Niece of Addie Hoyt Fargo ... (Norfolk, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Lord Is My Shepherd: Expositions of Selected Psalms (Paperback)

But it's not my favorite of his works. However, it is full of nuggets that you will want to write down and keep foremost in thought and near your heart. Barclay passed on before this manuscript went through the final editing process and you can see this little volume is not quite as powerful as Barclay's other works.

It certainly is very worthy of a couple read-throughs.

My favorite Barclay books are his Daily Bible Studies on the New Testament - which are NOT out of print. Among these, my favorite are Matthew and John, plus Revelation.

To summarize, "The Lord is my Shepherd" is very interesting, inspiring and memorable. Plus, this small book is full of those trademark Barclay anecdotes and word pictures that bring home a point like no one else can, but it's not his very best A-#1 work.