Johnson, J. Chester
Auden, the Psalms, and Me
- ISBN 13:
- 9780898699647
- author:
- Johnson, J. Chester
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Church Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 168
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 0.9 centimeters (0.2
- Genre:
- Religion, Christianity, Episcopalian,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Psalms and Me: A Personal Story Behind the Revised Book of Common Prayer. In 1979, the Book of Common Prayer was revised, introducing a new translation of the Psalter. This retranslation has become a standard in Episcopal worship services, but its creation involved a lesser-known chapter in the story of W.H. Auden's involvement with the book. J. Chester Johnson, one of the committee members who worked on the revised Psalter, shares his personal account of this period. Auden played a significant role in the drafting process, despite some ambivalence about changes to the Book of Common Prayer. His contributions include associated articles and poems, as well as letters that hold special liturgical and spiritual significance. Johnson's book sheds light on Auden's involvement and the key elements that drove the creation of this unique retranslation. This book offers a unique perspective on the history of the Episcopal Psalter and its connection to W.H. Auden's work.
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