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the importance of poetic effort by look - ing at three inßuential Christians whose words magniÞcently display a commit - ment to truth and a love of beauty. Examining the lives of George Herbert, George WhiteÞeld, and C. S. Lewis, Piper helps us appreciate the importance of carefully crafted words by exploring
This beautifully illustrated cycle of poems by John Piper tells the story of God’s care for Naomi and the romance between Ruth and Boaz through the eyes of their son, an aged Obed, as he narrates the account to his
The Inseparability of Beauty and Truth in Biblical Poetry 5 of infants and children; you have set up a fortress against your enemies, to silence the foe and avenger. (Ps 8:1–2)2 I love the beginning of this psalm precisely because it is so intricately beautiful and confusing.
This volume explores the fresh riches of biblical poetry for communities of faith by bringing together a diverse roster of Jewish and Christian scholars to explore biblical Hebrew poetic texts within the context—and for the benefit—of communities of faith.
Composed of essays by fifteen leading scholars of biblical poetry, it offers creative and insightful close readings of poems from across the canon of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament (Psalms, wisdom poetry, Song of Songs, prophecy, and poetry in biblical narrative).
passages from Alter’s own critically acclaimed biblical translations, The Art of Biblical Poetry is an indispensable tool for understanding the Bible and its poetry. $18.00 US / $21.00 CAN
A New Song includes nine essays on the hidden intricacies of poetry in the Hebrew Bible, ten poems in dialogue with biblical poetry, and three reflective responses. These thoughtful essays and poems encourage readers to join in the singing of the old songs anew.
