The Lord is My Shepherd: Healing Wisdom of the Twenty-third Psalm

by Harold S. Kushner Narrated by Harold S. Kushner

Overview

From the author of the best-selling When Bad Things Happen to Good People and Living a Life That Matters-a new book of practical spirituality, of inspiration and encouragement gleaned from what may be the best-known and best-loved chapter in the Bible: the Twenty-third Psalm.

“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” So begins the psalm that, for millennia, has been a source of comfort in grief and of courage in fear. Now Harold Kushner discovers what it has to teach us about living our day-to-day lives. Each chapter discusses one line of the psalm in the context of both the time when it was written and the present day, and illuminates the life lessons contained within it. For example, Kushner shows us that the phrase “My cup runneth over” is a declaration of our gratitude for what life has given us and a rejection of the envy we may feel for what others have. And he draws on the ideas and thoughts of various spiritual figures-from G. K. Chesterton to Martin Buber to Paul Tillich-to further expand our understanding of this great psalm and help us benefit from its everyday spiritual wisdom.

Editorial Reviews

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Why are the 57 words of the Twenty-third Psalm so popular? Rabbi Kushner thinks that in an increasingly dangerous and confusing world, they offer a comforting message of protection and hope for the eternal future. But the psalm also has requirements: Embedded in its message are expectations to do more than accept comfort. These words expect us to act responsibly and with courage and creativity when life paints us into a corner, and invite us to look for ways to serve God and others on good days and bad. The author’s comprehension of personal loss is palpable, and his empathy piercing and comforting. Kushner’s nuanced and highly effective audio presentation will lift up people in every type of difficult circumstance. T.W. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171787608
Publisher:	Penguin Random House
Publication date:	08/26/2003
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	1,110,864

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