{"product_id":"expositions-of-the-psalms-vol-6-ps-120-150-9781565482104","title":"Expositions of the Psalms Vol. 6, PS 120-150","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinal volume of the long-awaited translation of one of Augustine's classics and a great work in Christian literature.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs the psalms are a microcosm of the Old Testament, so the Expositions of the Psalms can be seen as a microcosm of Augustinian thought. They recapitulate and focus the experiences of Augustine's personal life, his theological reflections, and his pastoral concerns as Bishop of Hippo.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs the psalms are a microcosm of the Old Testament, so the \u003cem\u003eExpositions of the Psalms\u003c\/em\u003e can be seen as a microcosm of Augustinian thought. In the Book of Psalms are to be found the history of the people of Israel, the theology and spirituality of the Old Covenant, and a treasury of human experience expressed in prayer and poetry. So too does the work of expounding the psalms recapitulate and focus the experiences of Augustine's personal life, his theological reflections and his pastoral concerns as Bishop of Hippo.\u003c\/p\u003e \"As the psalms reflect the history of the people of Israel, the theology and spirituality of the Old Covenant, and a treasury of human experience expressed in prayer, so too does the work of expounding the psalms summarize the experiences of Augustine's personal life, his theological reflections, and his pastoral concerns as a bishop... Sister Maria Boulding has made a masterful new translation of the Expositons with helpful critical notes.\" \u003cstrong\u003eH. Warren Willis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eCatholic Library World\u003c\/em\u003e \"Maria Boulding's new translation of Saint Augustine's magnificent \u003cem\u003eExpositions of the Psalms\u003c\/em\u003e is cause for celebration. Not only are the wraps taken off this least known of Augustine's major works, we are accompanied by a penetrating scholarly text. Every student of early Christian thought and spirituality will be grateful to have at last such open access to this crucial work.\" \u003cstrong\u003eDr. Michael Cameron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eScholar of Early Christianity\u003c\/em\u003e \"Sister Maria Boulding's fine translation fills a long existing vacuum among the translated works of Augustine available to contemporary readers. Her clear and attractive translation presents Augustine's expression of his own spirituality, which necessarily entails his most valuable theological insights.\" \u003cstrong\u003eMary T. Clark, RSCJ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eAuthor of \u003cem\u003eAugustine\u003c\/em\u003e in the \"Outstanding Christian Thinkers Series\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAugustine of Hippo\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the greatest thinkers and writers in the Western world. After becoming a Christian he was made bishop of Hippo in Africa, where he was influential in civil and church affairs. His more than 100 books, 200 letters, and 500 sermons have left a lasting impact on Western philosophy and culture. His classic and best-selling works include The Confessions, The Trinity, The City of God, and Teaching Christianity.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"New City Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50505211511058,"sku":"9781565482104","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_efeb20c3-a976-46d9-9676-344d5f8565ee.jpg?v=1730835605","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/expositions-of-the-psalms-vol-6-ps-120-150-9781565482104","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}