Reflections on the Psalms Audiobook

" Amazing... but it made me cringe at times. "

" Lewis' insights on literature and some ancient history make this a worthwhile and rewarding read. It's the equivalent (like many of his books) to a good conversation with a unique friend. "

" This is very through examination of the Psalms, very well done, just a touch too in depth of a casual reader. Still a good book, but it's geared towards readers with a strong grasp on theology, rather that instructing those who do not. "

" Excellent read, and an interesting perspective on things that had bothered me in the past. "

" "... I want to stress what I think that we (or at least I) need more; the joy and delight in God which meet us in the Psalms, however loosely or closely, in this or that instance, they may be connected with the Temple. This is the living centre of Judaism. These poets knew far less reason than we for loving God. They did not know that He offered them eternal joy; still less that He would die to win it for them. Yet they express a longing for Him, for His mere presence, which comes only to the best Christians or to Christians in their best moments. They long to live all their days in the Temple so that they may constantly see "the fair beauty of the Lord" (27, 4)." "

" I don't remember a great deal about this book, as it's been a decade since a read it (just noticed that a friend is reading it and that it wasn't in my catalog. However, I recall it being an excellent read, as Lewis always is! "

" Brilliant. As always, Lewis turns my own conclusions on their head and forces me to push further and think harder. "

" I love C.S. Lewis. His style is clear and warm, conversational. I like to imagine we're having a chat in his library, lit by a desk lamp, sitting in big comfy chairs surrounded by books, his dog [which he mentions twice by my count] curled up on the floor. This book covers topics including Judgment, Death, Connivance, and Nature, among other things. Worth the read. "

" Very many sound insights, although I think his answer to the problem of imprecatory Psalms is lacking. "

" Definitely not one of my favorite reads of C.S. Lewis. This piece seemed random and a bit unorganized with mostly just personal thoughts about his interpretations and themes on the Psalms. "

" Great insight on the poems, by a poet. I know even as I am just finished reading it through, that I need to reread it to be able to glean more of his understanding of the Psalms. "

" Some of it is awfully good, then there's other parts that are a bit out there. "

" Very good thoughts on a very enigmatic subject...C.S. Lewis sounds here more like your everyday Christian than a genius theologian. Perhaps not the most memorable book by Lewis, but I enjoyed it. "

" I'm a huge fan of Lewis, but I mist admit this was a very hard book to get through. "

" I don't know that this book had much to do with the Psalms at all, but it had a ton to do with engaging the Old Testament through the lens of the New. And it was hilarious, ala CS Lewis. "

" I'm sorry Lewis, this was not your best attempt. Next time, spend more time reflecting on the Psalms instead of concepts that you occasionally support with the Psalms. "

" I have taught classes through this book twice. Can't say enough good things about it. I love the way he tackles the Psalms by theme, rather than just one at a time. "

" I normally love C. S. Lewis, but I couldn't even finish this book. "

" Glorious, but awful in parts. "

" 5 stars for basically anything by Lewis, even though his doctrine of Scripture is sketchy in this volume, he is almost always helpful and creative. The essay on 'praising' is especially delightful. "

" An interesting though sometimes dry analysis of Psalms and it's contrast with paganism and foreshadowing of Christ's life, mission and sacrifice. "

" He's not trying to make a story out of psalms. He's just addressing some of the themes. I wish he'd done something like this for the whole old testament (Maybe he did, anyone?). C.S. Lewis seems so honest in his writing. And he makes Christian theology obvious without taking away any depth. "

" Heel, heel mooi. "

" An interesting take on some things that were bothering me... "

" Honestly I didn't finish this one. I couldn't get past his discussion of imprecatory psalms. "

" Lewis fails here, but only because he is such a great human. "

" I have taught classes through this book twice. Can't say enough good things about it. I love the way he tackles the Psalms by theme, rather than just one at a time. "

" Lewis' insight, staunch faith and superb writing make this an edifying re-read for me. His view of many of the Psalms are nonetheless atrocious. It's difficult to see someone who is usually so adept at identifying biases and prejudices of his own age fall into them so deeply. "

" C.S. Lewis has some great insight into the themes and voices of the Psalms. "

" Excellent read, and an interesting perspective on things that had bothered me in the past. "

" Lewis uses the Psalms more as foundations for his essays rather than sources for specific exegesis. Some readers may be surprised at his treatment of the IMprecatory Psalms as well as his perspective on the innerancy of Scripture. "

" I'm sorry Lewis, this was not your best attempt. Next time, spend more time reflecting on the Psalms instead of concepts that you occasionally support with the Psalms. "

" Excellent and helpful, except when he veers off into heresy ... "

" This is the only thing by C.S. Lewis that I've ever read and not been satisfied with. I think Lewis' understanding of the Jewish heart is misguided. "

" 5 stars for basically anything by Lewis, even though his doctrine of Scripture is sketchy in this volume, he is almost always helpful and creative. The essay on 'praising' is especially delightful. "