I enjoy Lewis and have read a good deal of his work. If there's any other version currently in print, seriously anything has to be better than this. Although I'd still recommend borrowing one of the originals from a library or checking book resale shops. If it is, it's worth trying to trudge through for Lewis's rich take on the Psalms. I'm not sure if it's the only version in print right now or not. Adding misspelled words, punctuation in random places, and extraneous spacing between words or even letters makes this version almost unreadable. Lewis's sometimes seemingly stream-of-consciousness and formal writing style, though insightful and beautiful, is challenging enough to follow in his original works. as if someone quickly typed along as they read and never bothered to give it a second glance to make sure it looked even remotely ok.
And by "TERRIBLE," I mean it seems like it was not proofread whatsoever. It seems someone did a TERRIBLE job of transcribing it from an out-of-print or public domain version of the original. Lewis is a better writer than what is in this book. The content of the book is wonderful! But I know C.S. I want to make it clear that I am reviewing the quality of the grammar and how easy this specific version of this book is to read. An example is the modern man's tendency to judge the laments from a supposed ground of progressive or enlightened morality, but then be struck by the simple inquiry posed by Lewis of what we really mean when we comment to another the hope "he'll live to be sorry for it." Lewis manages to unlock the wonder and curiosity appropriate for Psalter in reflections of profound effect. This volume is helpful reading for the layperson or one immersed in more technical approaches to the Psalms. Lewis succeeds in his goal stated in the introduction. Lewis also addresses creation and praising before conluding with a discussion on how a Christian believer comes to the Psalms and particularly sees Christ and Christian meanings in this Jewish Scripture. It is from these more difficult thoughts that Reflections on the Psalms then turns to explore brighter emotions in an exploration of the joys expressed in the writers in the Psalter. In these chapters curses, death, and judgment are reflected upon.
He uses his open chapters to deal with the difficult topics found in the laments. Lewis does not avoid the weightier themes of the book of Psalms.
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The result is a series of topics derived from musings in the Psalms themselves rather than technical or an exegetical work psalm by psalm. Lewis states clearly in his introduction to Reflections on the Psalms that his purpose is not to write from a scholarly perspective, but rather "as one amateur to another." He also makes it clear that his work is written for the believer and not meant to be apologetic in nature. Finally, Reflections on the Psalms is a rather brief book and it is a pity to consider what additional treasures of insight may have be discovered had Lewis let his musings run longer.Ĭ.S. Also he references a number of classical works that may not be as familiar to the modern reader. Lewis at times seems to wander a bit taking a round about path to his point. There may be a few slight weaknesses to the work. I also appreciated his discussion of the 'Second Meanings' of Psalms, the imagery that he references, particularly that of an orchestra tuning their instruments in anticipation of the symphony itself. His careful prose manages to capture the heart worship expressed and felt through the ritual worship described in the Psalms and draw it into the modern world of a farmer of simple, yet deep faith or even a boy who experiences the joys of Easter remarkably connected by chocolate eggs and Jesus arisen. Lewis is a master of finding imagery and analogies that connect emotionally and intellectually with the reader.
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