Books by robert bellarmine author of the art of dying well. Singing in the reign by michael barber, forward by scott hahn, emmaus road pub does a great job unpacking the layers of meaning in the psalms. Our editorial voice, always faithful to the teachings of the church, assists and inspires catholic clergy and laity. Robert bellarmine has 67 books on goodreads with 1116 ratings. It might not be the best commentary on the psalms to jump into if you are just starting to get to know them. Psalms 2 commentary charles spurgeons treasury of david. However, bellarmines commentary is thoughtful, and most orthodox. 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.
Hecen, we can all understand the amount of care, cost and labour we need to erect a becoming temple in our hearts to god. David speaks here in the person of christ hanging on the cross, in the height of his suffering, as appears from matt. Simple commentary on the book of psalms by church doctor st. 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. Commentary on the book of psalms saint robert bellarmine. Originally published in 1611, robert bellarmines commentary on the book of psalms was written after the author was called to the cardinalate by pope clement viii. 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. As the psalms of david form the principal part of the authorized prayers of the church, it is most desirable that all the faithful. Therefore, to exhaust his intellectual and devotional energies in writing, he prepared for posterity his very own commentary on each of the psalms. A commentary on the book of psalms bellarmine, saint robert, st athanasius press, osullivan d. As one of only two jesuit doctors of the church, robert bellarmine found need for a respite from what were often tedious temporal obligations.
Considered one of the best commentaries on the psalter ever written even by his own enemies. A chief provider and curator of catholic information on the web since 1996. Saint robert bellarmine is a roman catholic community, built on a foundation of faith in. In 1930 he was canonized a saint and named doctor of. A prayer to st robert bellarmine prayers4reparations blog. This book would be of great use to any christian, and particularly catholics, and deserves a spot in any catholic, and especially traditional.
In his last years he composed various books on spirituality in which he concentrated. Robert cardinal bellarmine 1 o god, my god, look upon me. St robert bellarmine church biography saint robert. And, in the unlikely event you want to return it, send the book back for a full and fast refund. St robert bellarmine 1542 1621 was born into a noble but impoverished family at montepulciano, italy. This admirable zeal of this pious king condemns the indifference of those who leave the sacred places which are dependent upon their care in a condition of shameful, neglect, while they lavish all their care to make for themselves sumptuous houses. Robert bellarmine was canonized by pope pius xi in 1930, and declared a doctor of the universal church in 1931. You can find the best commentary on psalms for you using the tools on the right side.
Your request will be forwarded to people who have volunteered to pray for the needs of others. The latters title was later changed to explanatio in psalmos rendered in english as a commentary on the book of psalms and this work was upheld as one of the most erudite works on the psalms, even by his severest contemporary critics, such as protestants who only a few years previous had been dealt a decisive apologetic blow by st. We have received many wonderful testimonials about. Commentary on the book of psalms confraternity books. A commentary on the book of psalms by robert bellarmine. Commentary on the book of psalms preserving christian. 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. Robert frances romulus bellarmine was born in tuscany, italy on october 4, 1542. Nearly 400 pages of wisdom, each psalm is extensively commented on with bellarmines usual eloquence. This book would be of great use to any christian, and particularly catholics, and deserves a spot in any catholic, and especially traditional, library. Full text of commentary on the psalms, psalms il see other formats. He was born in 1542 at the height of the protestant reformation.
His mother, cinthia cervino, was the sister of pope marcellus ii. His writings were often controversial, but manyparticularly in his later yearswere simple, and intended to help the ordinary man on his spiritual journey. 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. 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. Robert bellarmine, the great champion of the prerogatives of the see of rome. For the book of psalms contains accounts from sacred history, as is evident from. He was a vigorous defender of the faith at the time of the reformation. The title is derived from the greek translation, psalmoi. Commentary on the book of psalms loreto publications. Jerome made a rather hasty revision of the old itala version of the psalms. A commentary on the book of psalms saint robert bellarmine. Prayer to st robert bellarmine prayers4reparations blog.
He then progressed to the universities of padua and leuven. We have received many wonderful testimonials about this book from priest and layman. St robert bellarmine, bishop and doctor of the church, was born in tuscany in 1542. A commentary on the book of psalms authored by saint robert bellarmine, translated by john osullivan d. Robert bellarmine, sj, was one of the most important cardinals of the catholic reformation and became a doctor of the church. 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. A commentary on the book of psalms logos bible software. In these days the psalms are little used in the private devotions of lay catholics. 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. There is far more meant and expressed than simply that god gave the israelites the victory over their enemies. Most of the psalms of david, he wrote, read like a compendium of the whole of the old testament, a summation in poetic capsule. 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.
A commentary on the book of psalms translated from the. Robert bellarmine was born to an impoverished noble italian family. Commentary on the book of psalms by st robert bellarmine. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Robert bellarmines most popular book is the art of dying well. A commentary on the book of psalms fraternity publications. Robert bellarmine 15421621, in a commentary on the book of psalms.
Psalms, the heart of liturgical prayer, to a simple, but profound understanding. Robert bellarmine church, east mckeesport, pennsylvania. Robert bellarmine gives versebyverse commentary on the psalms as they are in the vulgate and rendered in the douayrheims bible. A commentary on the book of psalms st athanasius press. Psalms 22 commentary charles spurgeons treasury of david. Like many saints, he was from a noble family and suffered form an assortment of health issues. Robert bellarmines writings traditional catholicism.
Over his fathers objections he joined the society of jesus in 1560 and began a study of aristotelian philosophy. Psalms 22 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this seven volume magnum opus was first published in weekly installments in the sword and the trowel hi. He was canonized a saint in 1930 and named doctor of the church, one of only 36. I was wondering if any of you know of a place online bookstore or otherwise where i can find the following works by st. Robert bellarmine, youll study bellarmines versebyverse commentary on the psalms. It contains commentaries on all 150 psalms and is an excellent source for daily meditation. A commentary on the book of psalms paperback january 6, 2003 by st.
Saint robert bellarmine prepared for posterity his very own commentary on each of the psalms. Christian doctrine im not sure of the exact title, but it is a catechism that the jesuits used for. 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. His early intellectual accomplishments gave his father hope that bellarmine would restore the familys fortunes through a political career. September 17 th is the feast day of saint robert bellarmine, doctor of the church, and patron saint of catechists and catechumens. This commentary on the book of psalms, available from leaflet missal, is a translation from latin by st.
Robert bellarmine, a doctor of the church, was a prominent figure in the counterreformation of the sixteenth century. Prayer request if you need or desire prayers for any reason, our prayerline can help. The oldest latin version of the psalms a literal rendering of the septuagint is found in the old itala version, which was probably made in africa in the second century. St robert was made a cardinal in 1599, but after a disagreement with the pope was sent as bishop to capua in 1602. This will give you plenty of time to thoroughly check it out. 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.