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Pros
Eugene peterson offers a contemporary look at the psalms. This relatively slim hardback message version is my alternative psalter for one of two daily offices(matins and vespers) the other is the revised grail psalter used in benedictine communities. ... Read More
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Soft back edition since it stands up to daily use better in my opinion
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
However this version is not pointed for chanting which is the main historical traditional way of praying the psalms
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I have never been a big fan of the message translation of commentary on the scriptures
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
As an xer it seemed dated to me right off the press and i just didnt love what he did with some of my favorite texts
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But when i saw the petersons attempt at the psalms in a thrift store 1 at the same time i was reading and enjoying his christ plays in 10000 places i decided to pick it up
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Bottom line it would have been worth more than full price