PRAISE & LAMENT: Psalms for the God of Birds
- ISBN-10
- 0359368468
- ISBN-13
- 9780359368464
- Category
- Poetry
- Pages
- 98
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2019-08-22
- Publisher
- Lulu.com
- Author
- Jane Beal
Description
This collection of 40 psalm-poems includes praises and laments as well as psalms of creation, psalms of ascent, and a black-and-white reproduction of the medieval Psalter Map. A study guide for small groups seeking to relate their poetry reading to scripture and their spiritual lives follows the main text. Enjoy!
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