The Psalms and Their Meaning for Today: Their Original Purpose, Contents, Religious Truth, Poetic Beauty and Significance.

This book was written for the general reader, to give him a clearer understanding and a deeper appreciation of the religious and literary values of the Psalms. The Hebrew Psalms have a power of survival which is unparalleled in the spiritual life of the Western world. Composed in the Near East 25 to 30 centuries ago, they are still read or sung by Jews of all trends and Christians of all denominations. Why do the Psalms offer in all ages and climes a wisdom for living and a consolation for dying? Author Samuel Terrien gives the twofold reason for their continuing power.