The Orthodox Psalter (Pocket Edition) by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

The Psalter: (Pocket Edition)According to the Seventy (Hardcover) -NEW by the Holy Transfiguration Monastery. Hardcover binding, 6-¼ x 4 inches, 240 pages, 2-color printing, (2020) The Psalter, translated from the original Septuagint Greek (300 B.C.) Orthodox text, divided into the traditional sections for the daily readings. The full text of the English translation of the Psalms from the Septuagint Greek, newly formatted as a pocket edition for personal use. Two-color printing throughout. Included in addition to the 150 Psalms: A Psalm (Psalm 151)A Prayer for the Reposed Order of Reading the Psalter A table comparing the Septuagint and KJV numbering of the Psalms Psalms Assigned to Services Glossary This Pocket-sized edition cloth heavy-duty hardcover book with gold stamping, is printed on heavy opaque acid-free paper and Smyth-sewn for durability. It contains the complete Book of Psalms from the Bible translated into traditional ecclesiastical English from the Septuagint Greek, c.300 B.C. The Septuagint was the Old Testament most used and quoted by the Apostles in the New Testament and the early Christians writers. It is still the official Old Testament of the Orthodox Church. This newly formatted pocket edition is intended primarily for personal devotional use by Orthodox Christians. It preserves the traditional division of the Psalter into 20 sections called kathismata, each of which is subdivided into three stases. Thus, it corresponds to the daily readings proscribed in the lectionary for vespers and matins/orthros. The chapter numbering follows that of the Septuagint rather than the numbering in Protestant Bibles, but a chart is included which enables the two numbering systems to be reconciled. Also included are the nine biblical odes (canticles) from the Septuagint, which are traditionally read or chanted during Matins/Orthros in Great Lent, and which are the basis for the poetical odes of liturgical canons. In addition is the Psalm which David sang after his triumph over Goliath, sometimes called Psalm 151. There are extensive scholarly and devotional articles about the Psalms and their use in the Church, and about the translation. This is probably the most widely used English Psalter in Orthodox Churches. Its large clear print and readable layouts make it easy on the eyes for public reading or chanting. Many pages are tastefully adorned with monochrome icons or iconographic line drawings by the renowned Photios Kontoglou. Red ink is employed to distinguish words not read aloud liturgically. First published in 1974. Product details:Translator/Publisher: ‎ Holy Transfiguration Monastery; (2020) Language: ‎ English Hardcover, sewn-boundPrinted 2-color printing throughout240 pages: Printed on Mohawk Opaque, an acid-free paper of high qualityISBN-10: ‎ 0943405157ISBN-13: 978-0943405155Size: 6.25" x 4" x .5 inchesItem Weight: ‎ 10 oz ----------------------------------------- Shipping: Dear Buyers, PLEASE BE PATIENT for your packages to be shipped and to arrive! We have upto 10 business days for our 100% volunteer staff, working hard, as fast as they can to fulfil your order along with ALL the other orders in the order that they were received. If you need your purchase EXPEDITED, please make sure to purchase "PRIORITY MAIL" postage in your purchase and message us to expedited. Only PURCHASED "Priority Mail" postage can be expedited and rushed!Keep in mind: Any mailing delays are due to USPS (or other mail carrier) and that WE have NO control over the mail: the shipping, and the scanning of the packages. We will be happy to help you sort out any issues but are NOT responsible for these issues out of our control! Please remember: Any and all "Import taxes & duties" are the buyer's responsibility! Thank You for your understanding and patience. -Free Local Pickup in DFW area! -----------------------------------------Instead of clicking "buy it now", -Click "Add to cart" to combine your purchases and shipments! ---------------------------------------------------------------------Please see our other items for sale: www.ebay.com/str/stsch-orthodox-bookstore ----------------------------------------------------------- We're building a new church! If you would like to help, please donate to:Saints Constantine and Helen Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church