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On 3/8 Karen Jarman wrote: The Voice of Psalms is a book published by Thomas Nelson. It is part of the Voice translation that Thomas Nelson is working on. The book is broken down, chapter by chapter and includes a short devotional at the end of most chapters to go along with what you just read. It also has reading plans laid out ... The Voice of Psalms review
On 3/8 michael bells wrote: the voice of psalms is part of a project by Chris Seay and the Ecclesia Bible Society that attempts to "engage with the Psalms as never before" by producing work that "involves translation and elaboration, but mostly entering into the story of scripture and recreating the event for our culture and time. ... book review: the voice of psalms
On 3/8 Liz Etherton wrote: 'The Voice of Psalms' is part of a project by Chris Seay and the Ecclesia Bible Society that attempts to 'engage with the Psalms as never before' by producing work that "involves translation and elaboration, but mostly entering into the story of scripture and recreating the event for our culture and ... The Voice of Psalms......
On 3/6 aimer gency wrote: The voice of Psalms is a totally different translation/study of the psalms. Honestly I wasn't sure about it mostly because I hadn't heard of anything like that. So I wondered how it was different than any of the other different translations out there. Anyway this is published by Thomas Nelson and I have ... the voice of psalms
On 3/4 Challice Neipp wrote: I chose this book because at our local congregation we are studying the Psalms and I thought it would be a nice edition for my own personal study. I was not dissapointed. It gave the feeling of those devotionals you get in the mail. LIke Our Daily Bread and etc. Each page gives a full psalm and some ... VOP- Book Review
On 3/3 Daniel Fogarty wrote: This is my first Book from Book Sneeze and I was really excited to get it. Over lent i was going to read it from cover to cover, but about a week into The Voice Of Psalms, I found that it had the same effects as the message and other popular paraphrased Bibles. Its just not Gods word, and it left me ... The Voice Of Psalms
On 3/3 Barbie Swihart wrote: I was very excited to review The Voice of the Psalms as part of the BookSneeze book review program for Thomas Nelson. This translation has many contributors known as Friends of the Ecclesia Bible Society. All of its contributors are artists -- musicians, writers, editors and scholars, ... The Voice of the Psalms - Book Review
On 3/2 Matt Thisse wrote: I was interested to read “The Voice of the Psalms,” because I thought that a fresh reading of the Psalms would be good. I had not yet read any of the “The Voice” translation. This translation attempts to capture the beauty and artistry of original “voice” of the Bible’s authors, trying to maintain the unique writing ... Book Review: “The Voice of Psalms”
On 3/2 Brian Spahr wrote: The Voice of Psalms is one volume of a much larger ongoing scripture project being developed by Chris Seay and the Ecclesia Bible Society. The Voice project is an attempt retelling the narrative of scripture that, "Involves translation and elaboration, but mostly entering into the story of the ... Book Review - "The Voice of Psalms"
On 3/2 Terry Kerns wrote: I read this book and am offering this review in exchange for recieving a free copy of the book. I am saying this up front this time because I would never purchase this book. There is not much about it that appeals to me. It is a retelling of the Psalms as never told before in the bold, new translation ... the voice of psalms
On 3/2 Rick Guilfoil wrote: I recently read the book of Psalms in The Voice Translation. I really enjoyed the wording of this translation and look forward to obtaining the entire Bible in The Voice. It communicates very well and is easy to read. I saw many verses in a new way via this translation. The reading programs at the ... The Voice of Psalms
On 3/2 Cory McCaig wrote: The Voice of the Psalms is produced by the Ecclesia Bible Society and published by Thomas Nelson. It is a rendering of the entire book of Psalms presented in The Voice translation and has a layout like a devotional book. It provides “reflections” which are small devotional commentaries given for each selected psalms. These reflections ... Book Review: The Voice of Psalms
On 3/1 Rachel Hoyer wrote: The definition of a psalm is a sacred song or hymn used to sing of or celebrate something great. The Voice of Psalms is a compilation of the book of Psalms, put into words of The Voice translation. Several authors worked on this book and their comments are inserted as well, all of them singing a sacred ... Pslams
On 3/1 Fausto Liriano wrote: Durante los últimos años se ha hecho muy popular el sacar nuevas versiones que expresen mejor, o que sean más literales o que se adapten mejor al contexto idiomático del tiempo en que vivimos; pero, ¿necesitamos otra traducción de la BIblia? Es la pregunta que me hago cada vez que veo que sale ... THE VOICE™ ¿NECESIDAD DE FRESCAS TRADUCCIONES BIBLICAS?
On 3/1 Jared Blankenship wrote: My latest book from the Book Sneeze program is entitled "The Voice of Psalms." It is the book of Psalms "retold by the friends of Ecclesia Bible Society." (Their words on the title page.) If you have never been exposed to the voice project, I encourage you to look them up here. While I know that many ... The Voice of Psalms
On 3/1 Dealia Pieratt wrote: I just finished reading The Voice of Psalms by Karen Moore and James F. Couch, Jr. published by Thomas Nelson, Copyright © 2009. This is the psalms of David rewritten, for our times, to help us hear what David was thinking and feeling throughout his life. To quote my mother “people in the Bible ... The Voice of Psalm
On 3/1 Carlo Serrano wrote: The Voice of Psalms is a new take on my favorite book in the Bible. The Voice translation was written by a team of artists, pastors, scholars, and musicians with the intention of bringing to life the ancient text. The main goal of this translation is “to rediscover the story of the Bible.” I read the ... The Voice of Psalms
On 3/1 Cody Stauffer wrote: The Voice of Psalms is a part of The Voice Project of Bible Translation. From The Voice Project's own website, "The Voice is a dynamic translation that brings the biblical narrative to life, representing collaboration among scholars, writers, musicians, and other writers." The idea is that, in the past, ... Book Review: The Voice of Psalms
On 2/26 Paul Burkhart wrote: The Voice of Psalms (Thomas Nelson) is a special collection of the Psalms in the new Voice translation of the Bible. It contains four reading plans (one for Advent, Lent, Praise, and one for comfort ... REVIEW: “The Voice of Psalms” by Ecclesia Bible Society
On 2/25 Emily Akin wrote: Subtitle:Psalms Retold by Friend of the Ecclesia Bible Society. With Reflections from the Psalms by Karen Moore and James F. Couch, Jr.Thomas Nelson Publishers.Who doesn’t love the Book of Psalms? It’s the original praise and worship script, the first Judaeo-Christian hymnal. Since I first learned ... The Voice of the Psalms
On 2/24 Rachel Harrison wrote: One of my favorite books of the bible is Psalms. So, I was really excited to receive and read this version of The Psalms from Thomas Nelson Publishers. After reading it I have mixed feelings about this version. Things I liked: This is kind of "The Message" meets "The Amplified Bible" (both of which ... Not my favorite
On 2/24 Nancy Famolari wrote: The psalms have always been one of my favorite parts of the Bible. The feeling of a people living close to nature comes through in this modern translation. I found it quite delightful. Some people might quibble that the translation is not completely true to the sources usually used for biblical translation, ... The Psalms in a Modern Context
On 2/23 Ginger Marshall wrote: Being a book junkie and loving God, I am always looking for book that will be a companion to helping me understand HIS word. The Voice of Psalms offers an easy to read translation of the Book of Psalms with commentaries weaved between the different chapters. They also provide four different reading plans ... The Voice of Psalms by The Voices
On 2/22 Dianna Auton wrote: Readers will be inspired to praise and will find comfort, wisdom, and help for daily living through The Voice of Psalms. Features: * the entire Book of Psalms in The Voice™ translation* 75 practical and insightful comments on selected scriptures* four reading plans to enhance time spent in the ... The Voice of Psalms
On 2/21 Cathy Davis wrote: The Voice of Psalms Readers will be inspired to praise and will find comfort, wisdom, and help for daily living through The Voice of Psalms.Features:the entire Book of Psalms in The Voice™ translation75 practical and insightful comments on selected scriptures, focusing the primary idea of each ... The Voice of Psalms
On 2/21 Phil Naessens wrote: Thomas Nelson Publishers sent me the book The Voice of Psalms by The Voice to review as part of their blogger book review program. This book has its plusses and minuses and this is what I thought about this book. One of the things I liked about the book was the various reading plans. They have ... The Voice of Psalms by The Voice
On 2/20 JR. Forasteros wrote: The short version: this book is well worth your time and money. The long version: Since I first became aware of the Voice Bible translation, I have been excited to see what they can do with the Biblical texts. And since I’ve been recently drawn more and more to the Psalms, I jumped at the opportunity ... Book Review: The Voice of Psalms
On 2/19 scott bailey wrote: This book is a wonderful early morning resource during prayer. I enjoy the Psalms and this book has a beautiful approach to them. Each day as times seem to be tough I enjoyed reading another Psalm and then the commentary along with it. You can almost hear David singing praises to his God as he embarked ... Reassuring Voice of Psalms: Book Review!
On 2/19 Rick Meigs wrote: Thomas Nelson provides me with a complimentary copy of The Voice of Psalms for the specific purpose of reviewing it here. The Voice of Psalms is the translation of the Psalms produced by “The Voice Project.” They have completed the New Testament and are now venturing into the Old Testament. ... The Voice of Psalms
On 2/18 Doug Stuart wrote: Bible translations are a dime a dozen, especially when one is familiar with many of the Scriptures early in life. While I’m often skeptical of new translations delivering on their promises, I had some previous exposure to The Voice project’s New Testament “translation,” so I was very interested ... The Voice of Psalms: Review
On 2/18 Jason Kong wrote: The following is a review of The Voice of Psalms. I received this book as part of the BookSneeze program, in which Thomas Nelson provides a complimentary copy of the book for the express purpose of reviewing. I look forward to being able to provide more book reviews as I continue this blog. If you’re ... Book Review: The Voice of Psalms
On 2/18 Sara Harrison wrote: The Voice Project is, according to its website, "a retelling of the Scriptures . . . not of words, but of meaning and experience." You might call it a translation project. Its team of contributors is tackling the Bible one book at a time, publishing each book separately. It represents a "collaboration ... Book Review: The Voice of Psalms
On 2/17 Catherine Dieterly wrote: The Voice of the Psalms is one of the many translations of the book of Psalms; yet this version is different, it adds more to the text in an attempt to recapture some of the emotion and meaning lost when it was translated into English. Not only did the authors add more to the Psalms, ... The Book of Psalms
On 2/17 Catherine Dieterly wrote: The Voice of the Psalms is one of the many translations of the book of Psalms; yet this version is different, it adds more to the text in an attempt to recapture some of the emotion and meaning lost when it was translated into English. Not only did the authors add more to the Psalms, ... The Book of Psalms
On 2/17 brenda keller wrote: I hate to write this post because I've seriously enjoyed every book I've gotten from Thomas Nelson so far. And I do love the Psalms still! The good part about this book is that it does contain every psalm of the Bible in an easy to read format. It would be excellent for devotions - except for the ... not so much
On 2/17 Brenda Wood wrote: The Voice of Psalms I was really looking forward to reading this book. The timing was perfect; readings for Lent! I was all ready to go! Then I opened the book to discover that the print size is for long-sighted pirates with gigantic telescopes. I am squinting my way through it. On top of that I find ... The Voice of Psalms
On 2/15 Tiffany Malloy wrote: A few weeks ago, I reviewed The Voice New Testament for Thomas Nelson Publishers. In that review, I explained the idea behind the Voice Project...you can find that here. I won't take time to explain it again, but I will add a caveat. This is a response to those who have misunderstood or maybe even have ... the voice of psalms
On 2/15 Monika Allen wrote: The Voice of Psalms is a beautifully written book of Psalms in "The Voice" translation. It aims to provide readers with an engaging translation that pays attention to the “spiritual, emotional, and artistic” goals of the text (viii). This is not a literal study Bible but is an artistic translation. ... Best when read aloud. Inspirational, but not for a literal study.
On 2/13 Holly Magnuson wrote: About the book: The Voice of Psalms is a new translation of the Bible designed for today’s church. This paperback version of the Bible attempts to bring unity between culture and theology by staying true to the author’s original message as well as providing a fluid telling of the story that you would ... The Voice of Psalms
On 2/12 Joseph Yates wrote: The Voice translation is an interesting concept; being such, I couldn’t help but request it from BookSneeze. To check out this translation, I compared it with the English Standard Version, one of the most accurate translations around. Sadly, The Voice suffers from unnecessary additions in the text. ... The Voice of Psalms
On 2/12 Logan Rapp wrote: The voices of Psalms is one of the newer translations from Thomas Nelson Publishing that they refer to as the voice (a .collective work by a team of pastors, scholars, writers, musicians, poets, and other artists). The translation is a really good one. The book is very durable and the styling of the translation ... The voices of Psalms
On 2/11 Andrew Fisher wrote: The Voice of Psalms is a new translation from Thomas Nelson Publishing. The book contains four reading plans and can be used in a devotional manner. The book adds certain words which are italicized to help improve the modern understanding of the Psalms. Many of the Psalms include a devotional which ... The Voice of Psalms
On 2/11 Heather Twitchell wrote: The Voice of PsalmsThe Voice of the Psalms is a beautifully bound collection of the Psalms. My first experience in reading from this new translation they refer to as the voice (a collective work by a team of pastors, scholars, writers, musicians, poets, and other artists) was a rather good one. The styling ... The Voice of Psalms
On 2/11 Simon Summers wrote: With the goal of producing a ‘holistic’, ‘beautiful’, ‘sensitive’, and ‘balanced’ translation of the Bible that is perceptive to both the present day cultural shifts and the need for accuracy, “the Voice Project” has created a new translation called “the Voice Translation” and ... the Voice of the Psalms
On 2/10 Melissa Peacock wrote: The Voice of Psalms is the latest installment of Thomas Nelson’s new “translation” of Scripture, The Voice. This book contains the entire book of Psalms, seventy-five devotionals, and four reading plans for Psalms.I was excited to receive this book and perhaps dig into a refreshing perspective ... The Voice of Psalms
On 2/10 Jacob Zarris wrote: The voice of the psalms is an intriguing look into the actual text of the psalms; with a unique rewording of Scripture makes the psalms come to life anew, in a fresh and living way. You can feel the heart of the writer–of the psalm–and understand their faith, fear concerns, and hope. I was apprehensive ... Book Review
On 2/9 Lucille Zimmerman wrote: I love this book. It is a new translation of the Psalms. In that same way The Message made us think about old words in a new way, this literary project does the same thing. The Voice of Psalms holds onto the original perspective of the Psalms, but adds richness and depth. The foreword ... The Voice of Psalms — a book review
On 2/9 M Koentopp wrote: The Voice of the Psalms Published by Thomas Nelson Publishing I have always loved the Psalms. I always found them comforting and a great worship and prayer. The Voice of the Psalms is a wonderful book to add to your collection. Published by Thomas Nelson Publishing Company and written by the people ... The Voice of the Psalms
On 2/5 Esther LoPresto wrote: I love the book of Psalms. This might be strange since I have an awful singing voice. But Psalm 100:1 says, "Shout joyfully unto the Lord!" That doesn't mean you have to sing. "The Voice" project is a collaboration of Bible scholars, song writers and storytellers. These people work together to keep the ... For Those Who Can't Sing
On 2/4 TJ Reid wrote: “Why can’t I just hope in God?” Psalm 42:11, The Voice The Voice of Psalms is the entire book of Psalms in the Voice Project Translation. It has a Psalms reading plan in the front. Explanatory notes in the passage. One of the coolest parts of the Voice are the italicized words which would have been ... The Voice of Psalms Review
On 2/2 Bradford Taliaferro wrote: The Voice of Psalms: Psalms Retold by the Friends of Ecclesia Bible Society - a reviewThis volume doesn’t look or feel like the average Bible. It is printed on heavy paper that has a colored background picture to make it look like old paper. Each Psalms is set apart by a horizontal border making ... The Voice of Psalms - a review
On 2/1 The Match wrote: The Voice of Psalms is a part of the upcoming Voice translation of the Bible. The concept behind this translation is interesting. They have formed a group of people to write this translation not just of theologians or scholars, although there are those who are apart of the writing. This translation was helped by authors, ... Book Sneeze Review: The Voice of Psalms