What do you think?
Rate this book
The Ancient Faith Psalter
A dedicated group of monks (who wish to remain anonymous) have created a fresh contemporary English translation of the Septuagint Psalter that is eminently readable and singable. This Psalter will make the perfect companion for your Ancient Faith Prayer Book.
- GenresChristianity
272 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 21, 2016
74 people are currently reading
36 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews
May 2, 2020
I can't speak to the translation since I really don't know how these things ought to be done, but I enjoyed hearing the psalms read and then chanted. Be advised it is in some Eastern Orthodox order so it isn't just 1-150 straight.
This was my third time all the way through Psalms, which is so much stranger than I had expected. It is probably a result of how prominent Psalm 23 is that I expected most of them to be triumphant, grateful, faithful in tone. So many of the psalms read like David (or whoever) trying to convince himself to believe. He's often surrounded by enemies and beset on all sides and God, if you can hear me, please help me. Oh no, God isn't coming, and they're getting closer... and oh no, they won this time but help me get my revenge and may the wicked get their comeuppance.
It is much more in media res than I would have expected. It isn't "as I look back, the Lord was always my shepherd" so much as "Oh God, please be my shepherd right at this instant I really need you." There is much more wrestling with doubt and theodicy than I predicted. I'm not sure that makes it always as comforting as people think.
There are some truly beautiful psalms that stand the test of time. I think Psalm 23 is deserving of its high standing. I would listen to this again or keep listening to other versions. I can see why people revisit these often.
This was my third time all the way through Psalms, which is so much stranger than I had expected. It is probably a result of how prominent Psalm 23 is that I expected most of them to be triumphant, grateful, faithful in tone. So many of the psalms read like David (or whoever) trying to convince himself to believe. He's often surrounded by enemies and beset on all sides and God, if you can hear me, please help me. Oh no, God isn't coming, and they're getting closer... and oh no, they won this time but help me get my revenge and may the wicked get their comeuppance.
It is much more in media res than I would have expected. It isn't "as I look back, the Lord was always my shepherd" so much as "Oh God, please be my shepherd right at this instant I really need you." There is much more wrestling with doubt and theodicy than I predicted. I'm not sure that makes it always as comforting as people think.
There are some truly beautiful psalms that stand the test of time. I think Psalm 23 is deserving of its high standing. I would listen to this again or keep listening to other versions. I can see why people revisit these often.
June 21, 2025
Great audiobook, Table of Contents needs wirk
Great audiobook, Table of Contents needs work. I use this every day to pray the Psalms and follow along in the book but the TOC doesn't correlate to the book and one has to search for what chapter of the audiobook goes with what chapter of the book. Other than that the translation is wonderful, the narrator is clear; I'm glad to have found this version, especially as my eyes weaken with age.
Great audiobook, Table of Contents needs work. I use this every day to pray the Psalms and follow along in the book but the TOC doesn't correlate to the book and one has to search for what chapter of the audiobook goes with what chapter of the book. Other than that the translation is wonderful, the narrator is clear; I'm glad to have found this version, especially as my eyes weaken with age.
August 31, 2017
Fairly simple Psalter, with the necessary divisions for kathisma and stases. I'd personally prefer a "King James English" version, but this reads well and easy. Book opens well, pages are cream color for easier reading. Made well, it seems. If you need a simple Psalter for daily or weekly readings, this one is great.
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews