I would also say that he is the second greatest christian theologian of all time after st. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading commentary on the book of psalms. Commentary on the book of psalms confraternity books. As one of only two jesuit doctors of the church, robert bellarmine found need for a respite from what were often tedious temporal obligations. Robert bellarmine is dear to me, since he is my patron saint. Cardinal bellarmine interprets infants and sucklings as the humble and lowly. Robert bellarmine s most popular book is the art of dying well. Yesterday i posted some material on the life of st robert bellarmine.
Robert francis bellarmine 15421621 as one of the churchs most learned men of the faith during one of the most pivotal of ecclesiastical times, the era of the council of trent 15451563. See all books authored by robert bellarmine, including the marian writings of st. Commentary on the book of psalms kindle edition by saint. To exhaust his intellectual and devotional energies in writing, saint robert bellarmine prepared for posterity his very own commentary on each of the psalms. The book of psalms sefer tehillim my jewish learning. Robert bellarmine gives versebyverse commentary on the psalms as they are in the vulgate and rendered in the douayrheims bible. A translation with commentary by robert alter book resume. In 1930 he was canonized a saint and named doctor of the church. The psalter, or book of psalms, is the first book of the writings, i. Today i want to give a few samples of his commentary on the psalms, from the translation by the ven. Robert bellarmine, and eternal happiness, and more on.
On councils, the church militant, on the marks of the church. In hebrew the book of psalms is headed tehellim, praises. A commentary on the book of psalms fraternity publications. A commentary on the book of psalms by john osullivan. Read the book of psalms in hebrew and english on sefaria. The oldest latin version of the psalms a literal rendering of the septuagint is found in the old itala version, which was probably made in africa in the second century. Robert gill, chaplain to archbishop abbot, one of the revisers, tells us that. This book would be of great use to any christian, and particularly catholics, and deserves a. Nearly 400 pages of wisdom, each psalm is extensively commented on with bellarmines usual eloquence. Viii, robert bellarmine, one of only two jesuit doctors of the church, found need for a reprieve from what were often tiresome temporal duties.
As the psalms of david form the principal part of the authorized prayers of the church, it is most desirable that all the faithful. He was a professor of theology and he later became the rector of the roman college. Although not catholic, but there is an excellent book by an orthodox priest on the psalms called christ in the psalms by fr. A commentary on the book of psalms by robert bellarmine. His writings were often controversial, but manyparticularly in his later yearswere simple, and intended to help the ordinary man on his spiritual journey. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This commentary on the book of psalms, available from leaflet missal, is a translation from latin by st. In the verbum edition, this volume is enhanced by amazing functionality. In addition to the classics of western spirituality book, some books by st.
It might not be the best commentary on the psalms to jump into if you are just starting to get to know them. Nearly 400 pages of wisdom, each psalm is extensively commented on with bellarmine s usual eloquence. However, of the time period, i havent found book of the same volume of caliber as bellarmine s commentary. Robert bellarmine books list of books by author robert. In my opinion he is the greatest christian thinker, biblical scholar, apologist, and theologian in the last 500 years. A commentary on the book of psalms st athanasius press. You will certainly acquire a deeper understanding of marian doctrine. Robert francis bellarmine 15421621 as one of the churchs most learned men of the faith during one of the most pivotal of ecclesiastical times, the era of the council of trent 15451563 and of its immediate salutary effects. A commentary on the book of psalms logos bible software. A commentary on the book of psalms translated from the. Robert bellarmine, youll study bellarmine s versebyverse commentary on the psalms. Books by robert bellarmine author of the art of dying well. Robert bellarmine was an italian jesuit and a cardinal of the catholic church. The psalms volume in robert alters series of annotated translations of the hebrew.
Therefore, to exhaust his intellectual and devotional energies in writing, he prepared for posterity his very own commentary on each of the. Robert bellarmine available through amazon and other book sellers the art of dying well. Robert bellarmine, the great champion of the prerogatives of the see of rome. Explanatio in psalmos roberto bellarmino, robert bellarmine. A jesuit cardinal, robert bellarmine 9780981990156, disputationum roberti bellarmini. Finding many books written by him has proven difficult. Commentary on the book of psalms preserving christian. However, bellarmines commentary is thoughtful, and most orthodox. A commentary on the book of psalms illustrated kindle. After being called to the cardinalate by pope clement viii, robert bellarmine, one of. This book would be of great use to any christian, and particularly catholics, and deserves a spot in any catholic, and especially traditional, library. Robert bellarmine, youll study bellarmine s versebyverse commentary on the psalms, follow his 15 practical steps for growing closer to god, and find comfort in his meditations on facing mortality. Considered one of the best commentaries on the psalter ever written even by his own enemies. Saint robert bellarmine, sj was an italian bishop, cardinal, and theologian.
Therefore, to exhaust his intellectual and devotional energies in writing, he prepared for posterity his very own commentary on each of the psalms. A commentary on the book of psalms authored by saint robert bellarmine, translated by john osullivan d. Robert bellarmine kindle edition by bellarmine, robert, osullivan, john. In the logos editions, these volumes are enhanced by amazing functionality. A commentated new translation of the book of psalms seeks to preserve and convey its powerful message and musical rhythms while lending insight into the texts obscurities, in a volume by the acclaimed translator of the five books of moses.
Originally published in 1611, robert bellarmine s commentary on the book of psalms was written after the author was called to the cardinalate by pope clement viii. Bellarmine, robert commentary on the book of psalms buy 1611. You can find the best commentary on psalms for you using the tools on the right side. For seniors with dementia large print bible verse picture books dementia activities for seniors bible verse picture books. He was canonized a saint in 1930 by pope pius xi and named a doctor of the church. English translations of the book of psalms, as well as commentaries on it, are abundant. Commentary on the book of psalms by st robert bellarmine.
Commentary on the book of psalms kindle edition by saint bellarmine, john osullivan. He does an excellent job of interpreting each psalm in light of the revelation of christ, and incorporates much from both eastern and western tradition in his reflections. Unveiling the mother of the messiah brant james pitre 4. Robert cardinal bellarmine 1 o god, my god, look upon me. Arguably, the first hebrew book printed was the rome c. Schoeman, jewish catholics, hebrew catholics, jewish entry to catholic church. He was one of the most important figures in the counterreformation.
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While the torah presents itself as the divine word imparted to the people israel, the. Robert bellarmine, a doctor of the church, was a prominent figure in the counterreformation of the sixteenth century. Jerome made a rather hasty revision of the old itala version of the psalms. After being called to the cardinalate by pope clement viii, robert bellarmine, one of only two jesuit doctors of the church, found need for a reprieve from what were often tiresome temporal duties. He is also considered one of the most important figures in the counterreformation. Full text of commentary on the psalms, psalms il internet archive. Most of the psalms of david, he wrote, read like a compendium of the whole of the old testament, a summation in poetic capsule.
The book of psalms, in fact, is a sort of compendium and summation of the entire. Originally published in 1611, robert bellarmines commentary on the book of psalms was written after the author was called to the cardinalate by pope. St robert bellarmine s commentary is particularly helpful, i find, because it is firmly grounded in the tradition of the church up to his time. The latters title was later changed to explanatio in psalmos rendered in english as a commentary on the book of psalms and this work was upheld as one of the most erudite works on the psalms, even by his severest contemporary critics, such as protestants who only a few years previous had been dealt a decisive apologetic blow by st. Robert bellarmine 9781470018511, on purgatory9781453824184, st. He was canonized a saint in 1930 and named doctor of the church, one of only 36. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A commentary on the book of psalms illustrated ebook. Robert bellarmine has 58 books on goodreads with 1072 ratings. Bellarmine, a commentary on the book of psalms, translated by ven. Robert bellarmines commentary on the psalms apps on.