A commentary on the book of psalms paperback january 6, 2003 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. Commentary on the book of psalms saint robert bellarmine. Blessed jesus, st robert is the patron saint of catechumens because he wrote two catechisms and devoted much of his time to teaching the faith to children. Book of psalms, the ebook by king james james bible. This spiritual goldmine of nearly 400 pages by an erudite church doctor opens up the psalms, the heart of liturgical prayer, to a simple, but profound. Though all scripture is fragrant with gods grace, the book of psalms has a. He was a bright student and at 16, entered a novitiate college in rome. Commentary on the book of psalms saint robert bellarmine, brother hermenegild tosf, john osullivan on. His controversiae were a reference point, still valid, for catholic ecclesiology on questions concerning revelation, the nature of the church, the sacraments and theological anthropology.
David speaks here in the person of christ hanging on the cross, in the height of his suffering, as appears from matt. This will give you plenty of time to thoroughly check it out. Simple commentary on the book of psalms by church doctor st. When robert bellarmine was ordained in 1570, the study of church history and the fathers of the church was in a sad state of neglect. Robert bellarmine, patron saint of catechists word. Nearly 400 pages of wisdom, each psalm is extensively commented on with bellarmines usual eloquence. May 12, 2016 saint roberts parents were vincenzo bellarmine and cinzia cervini, a niece of pope marcellus ii. Robert bellarmine gives versebyverse commentary on the psalms as they are in the vulgate and rendered in the douayrheims bible.
The somewhat paraphrastic rendering of these verses with the unnecessary interpolation of the words in italics in the authorised version greatly weaken their force and obscure their meaning. A promising scholar from his youth in tuscany, he devoted his energy to these two subjects, as well as to scripture, in order to systematize church doctrine against the attacks of the protestant reformers. Commentary on the book of psalms loreto publications. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read steps of ascension to god. His father was vincenzo bellarmino, his mother cinthia cervini, sister of cardinal marcello cervini, afterwards pope marcellus ii.
He then progressed to the universities of padua and leuven. However, bellarmine s commentary is thoughtful, and most orthodox. A commentary on the book of psalms saint robert bellarmine. A commentary on the book of psalms illustrated kindle. A commentary on the book of psalms logos bible software. It reads like a clause of the lords prayer, deliver us from evil. Bless the teachers, lord, and anoint the minds of those.
Therefore, to exhaust his intellectual and devotional energies in writing, he prepared for posterity his very own commentary on each of the psalms. Commentary on the book of psalms by st robert bellarmine. A chief provider and curator of catholic information on the web since 1996. Robert bellarmine may traditional catholic priest. Steps of ascension to god by saint robert bellarmine. Robert bellarmine was born on the feast of saint francis of assisi, october 4, 1542, in the little town of montepulciano near tuscany in italy. In this brief three week seminar, participants will learn both the historical background of the psalms, fundamental techniques of hebrew poetry and practical methods for grasping a fuller understanding of these ancient song prayers. Robert bellarmine, sj, was one of the most important cardinals of the catholic reformation and became a doctor of the church. May 25, 2005 this online interactive seminar on the psalms. The son of noble parents, he entered the society of jesus, finishing his. A commentary on the book of psalms st athanasius press. Robert bellarmine is now invoked as the patron saint of catechists.
David does not so much plead against an individual as against the species represented by him, namely, the being whose best description is the evil man. Saint robert bellarmine collection 3 books by saint. This book would be of great use to any christian, and particularly catholics, and deserves a spot in any catholic, and especially traditional, library. In his last years he composed various books on spirituality in which he concentrated. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. You will certainly acquire a deeper understanding of marian doctrine. A commentary on the book of psalms bellarmine, saint robert, st athanasius press, osullivan d. In these days the psalms are little used in the private devotions of lay catholics. This commentary on the book of psalms, available from leaflet missal, is a translation from latin by st. St robert bellarmine, bishop and doctor of the church, was born in tuscany in 1542. Robert bellarmine, youll study bellarmines versebyverse commentary on the psalms. Robert frances romulus bellarmine was born in tuscany, italy on october 4, 1542.
A commentary on the book of psalms by robert bellarmine. A commentary on the book of psalms fraternity publications. His mother, cynthia, attended a retreat patterned on the spiritual exercises of ignatius. However, bellarmines commentary is thoughtful, and most orthodox. St robert was made a cardinal in 1599, but after a disagreement with the pope was sent as. St robert bellarmine carried out an important role in the church of the last decades of the 16th century and the first of decades of 17th. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. 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.
Steps of ascension to god ebook written by saint robert bellarmine, aeterna press. Robert bellarmine 15421621 was born in montepulciano, italy, and died in rome. He was canonized a saint in 1930 and named doctor of the church, one of only 36. David praiseth god for spiritual blessings, as hearing prayer, and purging away sin, psalms 65.
In the logos edition, this volume is enhanced by amazing functionality. A commentary on the book of psalms illustrated kindle edition by saint robert bellarmine, aeterna press. A prayer to st robert bellarmine prayers4reparations blog. Joachim kenney, who entered the order of preachers in 2010. Psalms, the heart of liturgical prayer, to a simple, but profound understanding. If you pray the divine office, especially if it be the traditional breviary, or if you just have a love of the psalms in their inexhaustible supply of spiritual riches, this.
Sep 10, 2012 st robert bellarmine, bishop and doctor of the church, was born in tuscany in 1542. Jan 06, 2003 buy a commentary on the book of psalms by st. Robert was the third of their ten children and was a sickly and frail boy who was educated by the jesuits, who praised him for his academic performance as well as his sanctity. Robert bellarmine, a doctor of the church, was a prominent figure in the counterreformation of the sixteenth century. The word psalm is derived from a greek word meaning instrumental music, and the psalms themselves include many musical qualities, such as repetition. 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. He was a professor of theology and later rector of the roman college, and in 1602 became archbishop of capua. Our editorial voice, always faithful to the teachings of the church, assists and inspires catholic clergy and laity. However, of the time period, i havent found book of the same volume of caliber as bellarmine s commentary. His early intellectual accomplishments gave his father hope that bellarmine would restore the familys fortunes through a political career. Saint robert bellarmine prepared for posterity his very own commentary on each of the psalms.
Your request will be forwarded to people who have volunteered to pray for the needs of others. For the book of psalms contains accounts from sacred history, as is evident from. He was one of the most important figures in the counterreformation. He was a vigorous defender of the faith at the time of the reformation. This thesis examines the commentary of saint robert bellarmine on psalm 118.
Robert bellarmine was born to an impoverished noble italian family. St robert was made a cardinal in 1599, but after a. It contains commentaries on all 150 psalms and is an excellent source for daily meditation. Robert bellarmine was a famous and controversial figure, deeply involved in the counterreformation, apologetics, theological disputes, and the development of legal theory. Robert bellarmine, the great champion of the prerogatives of the see of rome. Bellarmine supported the reform decrees of the council of trent. A commentary on the book of psalms authored by saint robert bellarmine, translated by john osullivan d. Prayer to st robert bellarmine prayers4reparations blog. More information about this seller contact this seller 6. Full text of commentary on the psalms, psalms il see other formats. David does not so much plead against an individual as against the species represented by him, namely, the being whose best description isthe evil man.
As the psalms of david form the principal part of the authorized prayers of the church, it is most desirable that all the faithful. If you need or desire prayers for any reason, our prayerline can help. Most of the psalms of david, he wrote, read like a compendium of the whole of the old testament, a summation in poetic capsule. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A classic includes active table of contents includes religious illustrations the book of psalms, even if it is, properly speaking, the third part of the old testament, as our lord says in luke 24.
There is far more meant and expressed than simply that god gave the israelites the victory over their enemies. He declareth what he suffered from his enemies and friends, psalms 31. The title is derived from the greek translation, psalmoi. Sep 28, 20 blessed jesus, st robert is the patron saint of catechumens because he wrote two catechisms and devoted much of his time to teaching the faith to children. His mother, cinthia cervino, was the sister of pope marcellus ii. The book of psalms is an ancient collection of poetical meditations and prayers that comprise the 19th book of the christian old testament and the third section of the hebrew bible. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a commentary on the book of psalms illustrated.
He was brought up at the newly founded jesuit college in his native town. A commentary on the book of psalms illustrated ebook. The book of psalms, even if it is, properly speaking, the third part of the old testament, as our lord says in luke 24. Sep 17, 2015 for his immense work in teaching the faith st. 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. If you pray the divine office, especially if it be the traditional breviary, or if you just have a love of the psalms in their inexhaustible supply of spiritual riches.
See all 10 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. And, in the unlikely event you want to return it, send the book back for a full and fast refund. May his prayers bring about a great renewal of catechesis in our time. In 1930 he was canonized a saint and named doctor of. 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. Robert francis romulus bellarmine from the catholic encyclopedia a distinguished jesuit theologian, writer, and cardinal, born at montepulciano, 4 october, 1542. The seven words on the cross, saint robert bellarmine. I ask him to pray for those in the church who teach the faith, and for their students.
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