The lifework of a little known genius, this facsimile edition of a magnificent handpainted illumination of the psalms of david is. Comes with dust jacket and attached ribbon bookmark. Every page is a perfect plate or facsimile of the original art. The entire text is available in hebrew and english free of charge on sefaria. An englishman born in india in 1859, freemantle traveled widely in the middle east during his years in the british army before marrying a woman named clara in 1906. Back in print, the psalms of david is a unique, beautifully illustrated edition of the revered religious work. The psalms teachings are difficult to summarize because their main purpose is not instruction but expressions of the heart made in the spirit of worship. The book of psalms is a classic of judeochristian faith and of world. Dec 08, 2016 the title, the psalms of david, is misleading because the book includes all the psalms of the bible, from psalm 1 to psalm 150. Freemantle was a british soldier who traveled all over the middle east.
Not only is the i wont comment on the text of the psalms themselves, since their value as poetry, song, emotional expression and spiritual longing has been unsurpassed over the last 3,000 years. Freemantle, for his family, in the early part of this century. Freemantle foreword by stephen freemantle back in print, the psalms of david is a unique, beautifully illustrated edition of the revered religious work, also known as the book of psalms. Freemantleforeword by stephen freemantleback in print, the psalms of david is a unique, beautifully illustrated edition of the revered religious work, also known as the. Today something a bit different, a look at the beautifully illustrated psalms of david, by james s freemantle. His years of work produced wonderfull drawings of things he saw in his travels through india.
It has 341 pages and is a labor of love for the authors wife. From the dust jacket born in india, james freemantle traveled through the middle east during his years in the british army. Each of these five books or sections of psalms ends with a doxology or a song of praise. Of the scores of gift editions of the book of psalms, one of the strangest and most beautiful is the psalms of david, with illuminations by james s. The psalms are a collection of the writings of several different authors.
The psalms illuminate the greatness of our god, affirm his faithfulness to us in times of trouble, and remind us of the absolute centrality of his word. Though brotherton purchased not only mendelssohn items but freemantles entire collecting library, including other literature and books on. Edt an exact facsimile of the handpainted illuminated edition of the book of psalms done by james s. Jan 22, 2020 overall, psalms is the book of the old testament with the most hebrew manuscripts available for research, indicating its enduring popularity among both jews and christians. Not only is this my favorite book of the bible but it is amazing that he loved his wife so much that he devoted his life to hand painting the psalms of. It is also one of the most diverse, since the psalms deal with such subjects as god and his creation, war, worship, wisdom, sin and evil, judgment, justice, and the coming of the messiah. In the foreword to this new edition first published in 1982, freemantles son stephen writes that his father was not a religious man. The text he illuminatedas you might have guessedis the king james version. Sep 05, 2008 it is called the psalms of david by james s. Freemantle foreword by stephen freemantle back in print, the psalms of david is a unique, beautifully illustrated edition. The psalms of david, illuminated by james freemantle. Psalms cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. Back in print, the psalms of david is a unique, beautifully illustrated edition of the revered religious work, also known as the book of psalms.
Rouben mamoulian collection library of congress dlc. It is a remarkable tale of love for his new bride that caused james freemantle to spend years creating this special gift for his christian wife though he himself was not. Throughout the book one finds the brilliantly colored blooms of india. The titles psalms and psalter come from the septuagint the prechristian greek translation of the ot, where they originally referred to. The book of psalms is the longest book in the bible, with 150 individual psalms. Book one psalms 141 psalm 1 oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.
This calligraphied and illustrated version of the psalms was made by james s. His son had the book published upon the death of his father in 1934, the year he finished this book. The project started as a loving gift to his new brideclarain 1918. A pocketsized new translation according to the traditional hebrew textthe psalms have long brought comfort to those who mourn and have helped us find the spiritual in everyday life. Psalm 119, the longest one in the entire book, is an alphabetical poem written in praise of the law. This is a facsimile edition of a magnificent handpainted illumination of the psalms of david, also known as the book of psalms. King david is credited for writing 73 psalms of the bible. Edt, isbn 06880120, isbn 97806880127, brand new, free shipping in the us an exact facsimile of the handpainted illuminated edition of the book of psalms done by james s. For scholarly observations and insights, one fine entry point is the psalms section of the jewish study bible, whose editors, adele berlin and marc zvi brettler, set each psalm. During his second marriage, he began to transcribe the psalms and illustrate the book for his wife clara.
Regardless of the precise nature of freemantles beliefs, his exuberant illuminations testify to his great love of his wife, of the world, and of the psalms. James freemantle produced his highly illustrated rendition of the psalms over a period of nearly three decades, as a gift of love to his second wife, clara. Freemantle spent yearsdecadesilluminating the book of psalms. English translations of the book of psalms, as well as commentaries on it, are abundant.
The father of king solomon one of the greatest wise men king of. Freemantle, an illuminated rendition of the book of psalms. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, out of print treasures. This summary of the book of psalms provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of psalms. But this man spent over 38 years illustrating and illuminating the book of psalms in the king james version translation. The psalms of david by james s freemantle, hardcover barnes. The pages are filled with the colored blooms of india. The is the most amazing book of psalms ive ever seen, and i found it by chance. Free bible commentary on the book of psalms in easy english written by gordon churchyard for missionassist.
Foreword by stephen freemantle back in print, the psalms of david is a unique, beautifully illustrated edition of the revered religious work, also known as the book of psalms. Freemantle died in 1934, the year he finished the psalms of david. The psalms of david by james s freemantle, hardcover. Throughout its many pages, psalms encourages its readers to praise god for who he is and what he has done. The book that i am using is titled, the psalms of david by james s freemantle. The psalms of david by anonymous goodreads share book. If you are a fan of the psalms, you are in for a treat and a blessing. This particular edition of the psalms is the king james version with illustrations by james freemantle. The psalms of david by james s freemantle hardcover image 1 of. Freemantle foreword by stephen freemantleback in print, the psalms of david is a unique, beautifully illustrated edition of the revered religious work, also known as the book of psalms.
The book of psalm is truly amazing and one of my favorite books of the bible. The psalms has been one of my favorite books of the bible for a long time now, and it was lovely to see how freemantles personality comes out in the care and the mannerisms he used in writing these psalms out for his wife. The book of psalms sefer tehillim my jewish learning. Freemantle, for his family, in the early part of the 20th century.
The lifework of a little known genius, this facsimile edition of a magnificent handpainted illumination of the psalms of david is a stunning tribute to love and spiritual devotion. Sep 05, 2008 throughout the book one finds the brilliantly colored blooms of india. An exact facsimile of the handpainted illuminated edition of the book of psalms done by james s. It was many years later that his son, stephen, decided to have it published. Mar 27, 2020 imagine taking 30 years to write one book. The psalms of david back in print, the psalms of david is a unique, beautifully illustrated edition of the revered religious work, also known as the book of psalms. Though rendered in modern literary english, the translation retains the hebrew imagery appropriate to the ancient biblical world. However, there is general consensus in conservative circles that king david of israel was the major source and collector of the psalms. Psalms of david is one of the most beautifully illustrated versions of the book of psalms. These short commentaries are based on level a easyenglish about 1200 word vocabulary by gordon churchyard. This term is, however, not altogether appropriate, since it does not include psalms of didactic purpose within its proper meaning.
Book of psalms overview insight for living ministries. Freemantle, with a foreword by his son, stephen freemantle. But they delight in the law of the lord, meditating on it day and night. Freemantle foreword by stephen freemantle back in print, the psalms of david is a unique, beautifully illustrated edition of the revered religious work, also known as. This edition presents the new jps translation, based on the original hebrew text, as well as the entire range of psalms interpretation and modern linguistic scholarship. The psalms of david by james s freemantle hardcover. It was done by james s freemantle as a gift for his wife clara,whom he married in 1906. Freemantle as an act of love for his wife that he started in 1918. Freemantle, and were created as a gift for his wife. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.