The Bay Psalm Book

Overview

For the settlers who landed at Plymouth Rock in 1620, singing psalms in praise of God was a fundamental part of worship. Unsatisfied with existing translations (which they felt put more stake in poetry than piety) the pilgrims elected a panel of 30 clergymen, including well-known ministers Richard Mather, John Eliot, and Thomas Weld, to put together a new translation. In 1640, they produced The Bay Psalm Book-the first book ever published in the American Colonies. The authentic prose remains lyrical and lovely as it carries the Puritans' simple message of God's grace.

Details

Publisher

Cosimo, Inc.

Published

2007-03-01

Pages

316

Language

EN

Categories

Bibles / General, Juvenile Nonfiction / Religion / Biblical Studies

ISBN-13

9781602060968