Psalms Study Set: The School of Prayer

by Jeff Cavins

The School of Prayer by Jeff Cavins, Sarah Christmyer and Tim Gray With The School of Prayer, The Great Adventure moves from telling the Story to making it personal. While the historical books of the Bible recount God's creative and redemptive acts in history, the Psalms reveal Israel's response to God's covenant offer and serve as a model for our response to Him. Indeed, one could say that the historical books tell the "outside" of the story of Israel by giving an historical perspective, while the Psalms tell the "inside" story, which comes from the deeply personal perspective of one who is seeking God. Our communication with God is enhanced by a deeper understanding of the book of Psalms and of the individual psalms that reside in each of our hearts. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You ?Discover a rich school of prayer for all life's circumstances. ?Experience the transforming power of the responsorial psalms in the Mass. ?Learn how to visualize the psalms in order to empower their meditation. ?Study the many ways the Psalms foretell the life and mission of Jesus. ?See how the Psalms can empower your prayer to become an honest and personal dialogue with God. In this DVD series Jeff Cavins & Dr. Tim Gray provide comprehensive teaching and commentary on the Psalms. Each 50-55 minute talk is designed to accompany a lesson in the Psalms Study Set.

Genres: Catholic, Religion, Christian

Hardcover

First published January 22, 2010

About the author

After twelve years as a Protestant pastor, Jeff returned to the Catholic Church under the guidance of Bishop Paul Dudley. His conversion story, one of the best known and inspiring stories of its kind, is chronicled in the best-selling book, My Life on the Rock.

Over the past several decades, Jeff has dedicated his life to developing The Great Adventure: A Journey through the Bible, a practical, interactive program that helps people read the “big picture” of God’s plan in Sacred Scripture and understand its meaning for their lives. The Great Adventure presents the entire sweep of the Bible in a way that is easy to understand and genuinely fun. Its unique Bible Timeline learning system has revolutionized Catholic Bible Study for hundreds of thousands of Catholics since 1995.

Jeff received his MA in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Reviews

[booklady · Rating 5 out of 5]

EXCELLENT introduction to the Psalms! I've always loved the Psalms, but this study has reintroduced them to me, which doesn't happen that often anymore at my age. It wasn't so much the material was brand new as it was that they pointed out subtleties in the arrangement of the Psalter itself, the different types of psalms, and the language and various techniques by the writers which opened my eyes to treasures right in front of me. Maybe everyone else already knows these things, but for me they were revelations. Now the Divine Office is new again as is the daily liturgy. I've passed the CDs over to my husband for now but would like to listen to them again before returning them to my friend. Most highly recommended.


March 4, 2016: Actually started this back in February, but didn't realize this was on Goodreads. I have done The Great Adventure Bible Timeline 24 Part Study DVDs many years ago -- back when we were still homeschooling. I want to do it again. It is a great way to read and learn the Bible historically. This time I'm hoping to drag (just kidding) my husband through it with me. Actually I think he will enjoy it too. We will both get more out of it doing it together. But first I want to finish this series on the Psalms which I was doing with a group. Had to drop out because I'm now babysitting on Tuesdays, but they loaned me the CDs so I can continue on my own, by listening and doing the workbook. I never knew how much I didn't know about the Psalms. Great study!

[Lindsay Wilcox · Rating 5 out of 5]

This study changed the way I experience the Responsorial Psalm at Mass (for the better)! I pray the Liturgy of the Hours daily, and now I feel even more connected to the very same prayers Jesus prayed when he walked upon the Earth.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

This study will help you appreciate the Psalms more than ever. Another great bible study from Jeff Cavins.