The Psalms: A New Translation (1891)

By John De Witt

Book Overview

The Psalms: A New Translation is a book written by John De Witt and originally published in 1891. The book is a complete translation of the biblical book of Psalms, which is a collection of religious songs and poems that are attributed to King David. De Witt's translation is considered to be unique and innovative, as he attempted to capture the original Hebrew text in a more modern and accessible English language. His translation also includes extensive footnotes and commentary that provide historical and theological context to the Psalms. The book is divided into five sections, each corresponding to the five books of the Psalms. Each section includes an introduction that provides an overview of the book and its themes, as well as an explanation of De Witt's translation choices. Overall, The Psalms: A New Translation is a valuable resource for scholars and laypeople alike who are interested in understanding the Psalms in a new and insightful way.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116419156X
• ISBN13: 9781164191568
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"