Psalms in an age of distraction : experiencing the restorative power of biblical poetry / Ethan C. Jones.

Author/creator Jones, Ethan C. author.
Format Book
PublicationGrand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, a division of Baker Publishing Group, [2024]
Descriptionpages cm
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Contents Psalms, poetry, and the distracted self. An age of distraction ; Not a story ; Poetic scripture ; A scaffold for the soul -- Experiencing the restorative power of poetry. Juxtaposition in poetry : Psalm 1 ; Openness in poetry : Psalm 3 ; Repetition in poetry : Psalm 8 ; Paradox in poetry : Psalm 13 ; Metaphor in poetry : Psalm 42 ; Ambiguity in poetry : Psalm 62 ; Turns in poetry : Psalm 73 ; Worship in poetry : Psalm 96 ; Creation in poetry : Psalm 104 ; The end of poetry : Psalm 150.
Abstract "In our current age of distraction, the Psalms, as a rich collection of poems, remain ready to train our ears, steady our hearts, and teach us to pray and to extend our imagination so that we might flourish"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
LCCN 2024008545
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ISBN9781540968333 (casebound)
ISBN1540968332
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