The Syrian Shepherd's Psalm

By Anonymous

Book Overview

The Syrian Shepherd's Psalm is a novel written by Jules Guerin. The story takes place in Syria and follows the life of a young shepherd named David. David is a skilled musician who plays the harp and sings songs of praise to God. He is also a devout follower of the Jewish faith and is deeply committed to his community. However, when David falls in love with a Muslim girl named Aisha, he is forced to confront the religious and cultural differences that separate them.As tensions rise between the Jewish and Muslim communities, David must choose between his love for Aisha and his loyalty to his own people. Along the way, he is helped by a wise old man named Ishmael, who teaches him the importance of forgiveness and understanding.The Syrian Shepherd's Psalm is a powerful story of love, faith, and the struggle to overcome cultural and religious divisions. It is a timeless tale that speaks to the universal human experience of seeking acceptance and understanding in a world that can often be cruel and unforgiving.1911. With illustrations. Contents: The Twenty-third Psalm; Introduction; David's Heavenly Pastoral; The Intimate Psalm; The Faithful Shepherd; The Old Scotch Version; The Puritan Version; Hymn by Joseph Addison; Hymn by Isaac Watts; Hymn by James Montgomery; Hymn by Sir Henry W. Baker; and Chant.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: 116275320X
• ISBN13: 9781162753201
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"