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The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 21: Psalms
The Challoner Revision
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psalms
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 89.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
This eBook was produced by David Widger from etext #1581 prepared by Dennis McCarthy, Atlanta, Georgia and Tad Book, student, Pontifical North American College, Rome
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| Summary |
"The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 21: Psalms" is a religious text that dates back to the early 17th century. This collection, commonly recognized as the Book of Psalms, includes a series of sacred songs, prayers, and poems attributed primarily to King David, functioning as expressions of worship, lament, gratitude, and reflection on the human condition in relation to God. The opening portion of the Psalms introduces the initial chapters, presenting themes such as the blessedness of the righteous versus the fate of the wicked, the sovereignty of God over nations, and David's personal cries for help amidst adversity. In these verses, the reader is approached with vivid imagery and spiritual meditations, highlighting confidence in God's justice and mercy, establishing a foundational understanding of faith amid trials. Each psalm conveys a distinct articulation of human emotion and divine interaction, inviting readers to explore their own spiritual journeys through powerful lyrical expressions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
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| Subject |
Bible. Psalms
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8321 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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