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Title: The Life of David: As Reflected in His Psalms
Note: Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Life of David: As Reflected in His Psalms" by Alexander Maclaren is a theological exposition written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the multifaceted life of David, drawing connections between his experiences and the psalms attributed to him. Through this exploration, Maclaren illuminates how David's varied circumstances—from shepherd to king, and from hero to fugitive—shaped his spiritual reflections captured in the psalms. At the start of this exposition, the author sets the stage by presenting David's life as a tapestry woven with significant and contrasting events. He reflects on David's humble beginnings as a shepherd, his rise to prominence in King Saul's court, and the dark times during his exile and personal failures. Maclaren emphasizes the psychological and spiritual dimensions of David's journey, positing that it is through suffering and triumph that David articulated the deep emotions found in his psalms. The opening establishes a foundation for the subsequent analysis of selected psalms, suggesting that they echo the complexities of his life and impart universal lessons about faith, struggle, and redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Maclaren, Alexander, 1826-1910
EBook No.: 21872
Published: Jun 19, 2007
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: David, King of Israel
Subject: Bible. Psalms -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Life of David: As Reflected in His Psalms
Note: Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Colin Bell, Thomas Strong and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Life of David: As Reflected in His Psalms" by Alexander Maclaren is a theological exposition written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the multifaceted life of David, drawing connections between his experiences and the psalms attributed to him. Through this exploration, Maclaren illuminates how David's varied circumstances—from shepherd to king, and from hero to fugitive—shaped his spiritual reflections captured in the psalms. At the start of this exposition, the author sets the stage by presenting David's life as a tapestry woven with significant and contrasting events. He reflects on David's humble beginnings as a shepherd, his rise to prominence in King Saul's court, and the dark times during his exile and personal failures. Maclaren emphasizes the psychological and spiritual dimensions of David's journey, positing that it is through suffering and triumph that David articulated the deep emotions found in his psalms. The opening establishes a foundation for the subsequent analysis of selected psalms, suggesting that they echo the complexities of his life and impart universal lessons about faith, struggle, and redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Maclaren, Alexander, 1826-1910
EBook No.: 21872
Published: Jun 19, 2007
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: David, King of Israel
Subject: Bible. Psalms -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.