{"product_id":"the-song-of-our-syrian-guest-meditations-on-the-shepherd-psalm-9781789875188","title":"The Song of Our Syrian Guest: Meditations on the Shepherd Psalm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis commentary upon the famous Shepherd Psalm is narrated by a sheep herder who lived in Syria; in describing caring for the animals, he reveals the full significance of the Biblical verse.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1904 at a time when Syria was still an agrarian society, this work juxtaposes Bible study of a legendary verse with the everyday life of a shepherd. Telling his story of tending the fields and observing the rhythms of nature, the narrator deftly weaves parallels to the scriptural verse, in a celebration of the beauty and wonder of the natural world - God's creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld Syrian cultural allusions, such as the reference to the 'valley of death', are explained in their context. The practice of tending to the sheep; keeping them warm, fed, and hydrated, and protecting them from wolves - all are discussed both practically and spiritually. Thus we grasp how salient allusions to shepherding were to those living in the era the Bible appeared.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough the narration is quite short, it is a vivid and worthy read. So readers may visualize what is said, several illustrations are included within the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Pantianos Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51358797234450,"sku":"9781789875188","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4527e0ab-0a30-4f4b-a4bf-0d94861d8d94.jpg?v=1749574156","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-song-of-our-syrian-guest-meditations-on-the-shepherd-psalm-9781789875188","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}