With a true shepherd's experience and insight, Phillip Keller leads the reader to remarkable places: to the greenest pastures of discovery and the coolest waters of fulfillment hidden in Psalm 23, the 'Shepherd Psalm.' Great rewards of pleasure and enlightenment await all who open this book and follow Mr. Keller's careful lead. All who make this exciting journey will rediscover the expressions of love that Christ, the Great Shepherd, extends to us 'the sheep of His pastures.'
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With a true shepherd's experience and insight, Phillip Keller leads the reader to remarkable places: to the greenest pastures of discovery and the coolest waters of fulfillment hidden in Psalm 23, the "Shepherd Psalm." Great rewards of pleasure and enlightenment await all who open this book and follow Mr. Keller's careful lead. All who make this exciting journey will rediscover the expressions of love that Christ, the Great Shepherd, extends to us "the sheep of His pastures."
About the Author
W. Phillip Keller, born in East Africa, always loved wildlife and the outdoors. Having spent many years in agriculture research, land management, and ranch development in British Columbia, he later pursued careers in conservation, wildlife photography, and journalism. His experiences as a shepherd equipped him with the insights that are the basis for A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23.
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49 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Here is a book that expounds Psalm 23 like you won't likely find elsewhere. Who else could explain Psalm 23 but a shepherd who also is born again? who understands the shepherding concept of God in the Bible? This book will get you thinking "out of the box" of typical interpretation (as sincere as many Bible interpreters are) and bring you into the realm of sheperding reality as it applies to the believer's life. When God wrote about shepherds and shepherding, He used a lifestyle that the Hebrews would understand. Did you know that the shadow of death is not about dying? Did you know that, while this Psalm is useful for deathbed circumstances, it is most applicable to the living and their daily circumstances? Phillip Keller has done a wonderful job. Even when one reads Charles Spurgeon's "The Treasury of David" as he and numerous other commentators address Psalm 23, they miss the mark noticeably because they aren't shepherds. Whether you are going to teach Psalm 23 or use it for prayer, or song worship (for which it is intended), you probably won't find a better book written than this one. You won't believe what you've been missing in this Psalm. You can't read it just once, almost just like the Psalm itself.
55 of 59 people found the following review helpful
By Eric
Format:Hardcover
This is an abridged version of what is already a short book. I bought it on Amazon by mistakte thinking it was the original. The full version of the book is wonderful, and part of what makes it so are the author's descriptions of his own experiences. Those are largely missing in the abridged version.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This little book provides a deeper, richer vision of the Good Shepherd in the context of Psalm 23.
The role of the Shepherd in the lives of sheep; leader, comforter, caregiver, provider, protector, and owner brings rich spiritual insights to Jesus' role in the life of the believer. The parallels are insightful, moving, and profoundly relevant to the Christian experience.
Using personal stories from life as a shepherd accompanied by illustrations drawn from the scripture, Keller provides concerete, specific narrative about being a sheep as well as being a shepherd!
This is a sweet gem of a book bringing to life a favorite passage of scripture.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Book
It is easy to read and interesting to see the comparisons of what real sheep are like. I am required to say three more words in this review so....that is about it.
Published 6 days ago by C. Gallazzi
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a great book
This book is thought provoking and compares real life shepherding with what Jesus can be for us. It is an easy read and would be great for all Christians.
Published 8 days ago by Diane Lewis
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A must read to fully understand the meaning of the Psalm
I chose this rating because it does a wonderful job of explaining the role of the shepherd. It also contained practical applications to our lives today. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Karl W. Seibel
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Great perspective
I worked in a church for 25 years and never thought of the 23 Psalm in this way. It's a great read.
Published 13 days ago by Patricia
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A Shepherd's look at the 23rd psalm
I used this book to teach children the prayer verse by verse. It was so helpful that the very young under stood it and learned it easily.
Published 13 days ago by Gini Toth
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A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 & Our Lord's Prayer
This book brought a deeper understanding of how our Lord's love is for his sheep and his un-waving commitment to be ever present in our lives all we need to do is ask, trust, and... Read more
Published 23 days ago by Doris McNally
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must read for every Christian
This book is a must read! Explains how Jesus is the Good Shepherd through Psalm 23. A book you will resource over and over again.
Published 28 days ago by George
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Perfect Book
This book has the perfect message for everyone in every stage of like. I've purchase so many for gifts that I'm kinda known as the Shepherd book lady. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Nanc
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Gift for someone
A family member requested that I order this for them. I read it too. It was a nice book, arrived as depicted.
Published 1 month ago by Linda Baysinger Peck
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Review of A Shepherd Looks at Psalms 23
it was a well written book and close to the bibical account and the comparrison of the sheep to scripture was wonderful
Published 1 month ago by Muffin
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