Psalms Anew: In Inclusive Language (Praying With the Hebrew Scriptures) [Spiral-bound]

Nancy Schreck (Author), Maureen Leach (Author)

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 200 pages
• Publisher: St Marys Pr (October 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0884891747
• ISBN-13: 978-0884891741
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,593,052 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Psalms true to thier intent - good news for EVERYONE, September 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Psalms Anew: In Inclusive Language (Praying With the Hebrew Scriptures) (Spiral-bound)

This is an intentional experiment - and a successful one. The language of the psalms is freed from the limitations of old language, insensitive translation and the gender mores of a specific culture. The spirit of the psalms, and the intent of their Author, shine through. Now the psalms are unburdened of gender-specific language, and speak to everyone. Neither the intent of the original language nor the full message of this poetry is compromised. The translations are authenic and fully based on good sources, plus the common sense of its experiment. Well recommended.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A welcome departure from gender specific language, January 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Psalms Anew: In Inclusive Language (Praying With the Hebrew Scriptures) (Spiral-bound)

This translation is so meaningful to me as a woman of the nineties. If someone wants the "real thing" they would have to read the Psalms in Hebrew! Not many of us are able to do that! Any translation that stays true to the original message while making the scriptures more meaningful to 21st century readers is definitely a step in the right direction.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Worship Resource, March 10, 2010

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S. Baker-Johnson (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Psalms Anew: In Inclusive Language (Praying With the Hebrew Scriptures) (Spiral-bound)

This collection of the Psalms remains faithful to the original text while using inclusive God language. Each psalm is given a theme title and verse markings are included in the margin. This is an attractive large print edition that will be welcomed by worship participants as well as leaders.

(This review was previously published in "Daughters of Sarah Nov/Dec 1987.)