The Lord is My Shepherd, Harold S. Kushner
The Lord is My Shepherd, Harold S. Kushner
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The Lord is My Shepherd
Healing Wisdom of the Twenty-third Psalm

Author: Harold S. Kushner

Narrator: Harold S. Kushner

Unabridged: 4 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/26/2003

Synopsis

From the author of the best-selling When Bad Things Happen to Good People and Living a Life That Matters–a new book of practical spirituality, of inspiration and encouragement gleaned from what may be the best-known and best-loved chapter in the Bible: the Twenty-third Psalm.

“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” So begins the psalm that, for millennia, has been a source of comfort in grief and of courage in fear. Now Harold Kushner discovers what it has to teach us about living our day-to-day lives. Each chapter discusses one line of the psalm in the context of both the time when it was written and the present day, and illuminates the life lessons contained within it. For example, Kushner shows us that the phrase “My cup runneth over” is a declaration of our gratitude for what life has given us and a rejection of the envy we may feel for what others have. And he draws on the ideas and thoughts of various spiritual figures–from G. K. Chesterton to Martin Buber to Paul Tillich–to further expand our understanding of this great psalm and help us benefit from its everyday spiritual wisdom.

About The Author

HAROLD S. KUSHNER was rabbi laureate of Temple Israel in Natick, Massachusetts, having long served that congregation. The author of more than a dozen books on coping with life’s challenges, he is best known as the author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People. He died in 2023.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Fiza on August 15, 2022

'The Lord Is My Shepherd' is certainly one of the most moving & inspirational books I've ever read in a long time. Psalm 23 has always been a great part of my life & Harold Kushner's analysis of the Psalm penned probably by King David during his stay in King Saul's court is unique. So unique & yet s......more

Goodreads review by Denise on October 26, 2012

I truly enjoyed this book. It helped me to understand more deeply the meaning and intention of the Twenty-third Psalm. It’s one of my all time favorite psalms and I always include it in my prayers. I’m sure people have their own understanding of this psalm, but I really liked this interpretation of......more

Goodreads review by Jen on August 05, 2014

After 9/11 I lost my faith. I had been going to church, and then I stopped. I couldn't get myself through the doors, even though I knew I should. A couple of years later, Kushner's book, When Bad Things Happen to Good People, passed through my hands. His words comforted me and helped me to refocus o......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on January 04, 2025

The author is a Jewish rabbi, so the theology was from a different perspective than the Christian one. Book contained some interesting thoughts. Was looking for some fresh insight into this psalm, but did not really get some; however, gained some knowledge into the Jewish belief and interpretation o......more

Goodreads review by Debby on June 02, 2015

Each line of the 23rd Psalm examined in detail by a rabbi of vast intelligence, insight and wisdom. He doesn't just stick to the Judaic interpretation. It is a wondrous read - you won't just say or read it in rote after you read this book.......more

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