Saint Augustine's Homilies on the Psalms
Books in this Series (4)
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Homilies on the Psalms, Volume One: Psalms 1–41
Augustine’s Homilies on the Psalms stands among the most significant works of patristic biblical interpretation. In these sermons, the Psalms are not treated merely as ancient poetry, but as the living prayer book of the Church—the voice of Christ, the voice of the believer, and the voice of the people of God across the ages. This first volume opens with some of the most foundational psalms in Scripture. Readers will encounter Augustine’s reflections on Psalm 1, with its contrast between the righteous and the wicked; Psalm 2, with its royal and messianic themes; Psalm 8, with its meditation on humanity and divine majesty; and the beloved Psalm 23, where Augustine expounds the Lord’s shepherding care. Throughout, psalms of lament, confidence, and praise become occasions for profound pastoral instruction and theological reflection.
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Homilies on the Psalms, Volume Two: Psalms 42–72
Augustine’s Homilies on the Psalms remains one of the most significant works of patristic biblical interpretation. In these sermons, the Psalms are not treated merely as ancient poetry, but as the living prayer book of the Church—the voice of Christ, the voice of the believer, and the voice of the people of God across the ages. This second volume includes some of the most spiritually and theologically rich psalms in Scripture. Readers will encounter Augustine’s reflections on Psalm 42, with its profound longing for God; Psalm 50, one of the great penitential psalms of the Christian tradition; and Psalm 72, with its royal and messianic themes pointing toward the reign of Christ. Throughout, psalms of lament, confession, trust, and praise become occasions for profound pastoral instruction and theological reflection.
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Homilies on the Psalms, Volume Three: Psalms 73–106
Augustine’s Homilies on the Psalms remains one of the most significant works of patristic biblical interpretation. In these sermons, the Psalms are not treated merely as ancient poetry, but as the living prayer book of the Church—the voice of Christ, the voice of the believer, and the voice of the people of God across the ages. This third volume includes some of the most searching theological psalms in Scripture. Readers will encounter Augustine’s reflections on Psalm 73, with its enduring question of why the wicked prosper; Psalm 90, with its meditation on human frailty and divine eternity; and the great historical psalms, where Augustine traces the faithfulness of God through the history of his people. Throughout, psalms of lament, remembrance, trust, and praise become occasions for profound pastoral instruction and theological reflection.
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Homilies on the Psalms, Volume Four: Psalms 107–150
Augustine’s Homilies on the Psalms remains one of the most significant works of patristic biblical interpretation. In these sermons, the Psalms are not treated merely as ancient poetry, but as the living prayer book of the Church—the voice of Christ, the voice of the believer, and the voice of the people of God across the ages. This final volume includes some of the most beloved and climactic psalms in Scripture. Readers will encounter Augustine’s reflections on the Songs of Ascents, where the Church is portrayed as a pilgrim people journeying toward the heavenly city; Psalm 119, with its sustained meditation on the law and word of God; and the final hymns of praise culminating in Psalm 150. Throughout, psalms of thanksgiving, worship, wisdom, and triumph become occasions for profound pastoral instruction and theological reflection.