Answering God: The Psalms as Tools for Prayer

by Eugene H. Peterson

Paperback, 1991

Call number

223.2

Tags

Psalms

Genres

Collection

Bible

Publication

HarperOne (1991), Edition: Reprint, 160 pages

Description

Eugene H. Peterson speaks to Christians who realize the necessity for prayer and yearn for it but who find their prayer unconvincing and unsatisfying. Addressing the causes of this dissatisfaction, Answering God offers guidelines for using the Psalms as dynamic tools for prayer.

User reviews

LibraryThing member somejumps
A wonderful study of the Psalms as a treasury of prayer.
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LibraryThing member jerrikobly
Extended meditations on how to read and engage the Psalms, particularly as examples of prayer. Not top-notch Peterson but some worthwhile treasures.

Subjects

Bible. O.T. Psalms
Bible. O.T. Psalms Devotional use
Prayer

Language

English

Original language

English

Physical description

160 p.; 8 inches

ISBN

0060665122 / 9780060665128

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