Bibliograph

Psalter for the Christian people, an inclusive-language revision of the Psalter of the Book of common prayer 1979

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Psalter for the Christian people, an inclusive-language revision of the Psalter of the Book of common prayer 1979

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Psalter for the Christian people

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Sub title

an inclusive-language revision of the Psalter of the Book of common prayer 1979

Summary

The increasing desire among Christians to pray in inclusive language has resulted in the publication of this inclusive language psalter. The editors have selected the 1979 Book of Common Prayer as the basis for their psalter. Techniques for changing al the non-inclusive language to inclusive language were carefully wrought and judiciously applied, in keeping with common sense, biblical scholarship, and the ancient Hebrew liturgical principle that holds in high respect the majesty of God's name.Every effort has been made to render the lines in a flowing, euphonious manner, well phrased for chanting. Since different communions practice variant methods of chanting, this volume includes an essay which offers instruction in four methods of pointing these psalms

Target audience

adult

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