As I am not likely to successfully read all the psalms in a week as per the instructions I have my own reading schedule. Since there are 20 kathismas, each divided into three stases, this divides the psalms into 60 parts. By reading one stasis each morning and one each night I can read all the psalms at a manageable non-monastic pace in one month, 12 times each year. For 31 day months repeat day 30, and for February just finish early. This is, of course, borrowed from my time spent doing the 1662 Anglican Daily Office.
Great video & most informative, thank you. As a Western Rite Catholic convert Englishman I love the Coverdale version of the psalms that I grew up with so I’ve just ordered a copy. God bless you for all the good work that you do, it’s an apostolate.
Well, Spooky is awake and chatting with us today! (I'm listening to these in reverse order, so it seems to me like she just woke up!) 😴😼 And she's in quite a mood! 😅
I just bought the larger, newer cloth-over-board hardcover. It would be my perfect psalter, but I still find it too big to integrate into my daily life. I will give this smaller one another shot. I'm still stumped as to how to do the rite of 12 psalms because the rubrics describe 12 psalms ('Directions for those wishing to read the twelve psalms in the cell'), yet the text only provides 10? Maybe they count the last two larger prayers as psalms?
Thank you Adam for your reviews! I own this Psalter (Second Printing...2019), and wanted to add to your review, as shown at 2:07, that it is printed in China.
What do you believe brother is the better Psalter for a new baptized layman to acquire as his first Psalter? This or the HTM green book? They look equally excellent to me, any input would be appreciated, I've rewatched your review on both of these half a dozen times trying to help make up my mind.
It's kind of a coin toss. I would say go with the HTM, because of its simplicity, but the Jordanville has a great deal of extras. I suppose literally flip a coin lol.
@@OrthodoxReview Thank you so much brother, I was leaning towards the green book but also enticed by this one, did the coin flip as you suggested and landed on green/HTM. It will look great on my shelf along with the blue HTM prayer book! And I'll make sure to get the book of the Hours, might as well. Keep up the good work, you're doing an excellent service for us indecisive book nerds. God bless you!
@@Soulful96QCJust my two cents: if you care about poetics Psalter for Prayer, the Sheehan psalter, and the classic KJV are excellent. Everyone likes the HTM because they are used to it. Whenever someone critiques it defenders hide behind the archaic language as if readers aren’t sophisticated enough to enjoy it. This isn’t King James language; The KJV is readable. It’s a poor translation (poetically) with weird (barely English) phrasing. They slap a bunch of -th suffix lipstick on this pig and call it poetic. The psalms are poetry. Find a translation that lulls the ear and gilds the tongue. Just because some cranky, creepy schismatics act aloof doesn’t mean their product is good😂. Happy praying!
Not orthodox but I bought this today just because it looks so nice. Umm, would it be too much to ask where to place the ribbons for the current time? Haha
@@OrthodoxReview but i looked in the bible i have and whats in the prayer book is completely different... I have to mention im not orthodox but looking at purchasing this😁
@@OrthodoxReview OHHHHHHH okay, i didn't know there was a difference... thank you so much! i think i'll be getting the pocket version of this because i like the size!
Hope you have blessed year, happy feast day, if you can you think you'll pick up the Holy Apostle the companion to the Holy Gospel by St. Ignatius Press?
I wish I could find an original spelling coverdale psalter with orthodox organization. On amazon there is a coverdale psalter arranged for Orthodox use, but it has the modern spelling. I think Im autistic and its somehow easier for me to read the 500 year old spellings than modern english probably because of my melted brain which is phonetic and not logical XD christ is risen.
As I am not likely to successfully read all the psalms in a week as per the instructions I have my own reading schedule. Since there are 20 kathismas, each divided into three stases, this divides the psalms into 60 parts. By reading one stasis each morning and one each night I can read all the psalms at a manageable non-monastic pace in one month, 12 times each year. For 31 day months repeat day 30, and for February just finish early. This is, of course, borrowed from my time spent doing the 1662 Anglican Daily Office.
Do you read the psalms out loud?
Great video & most informative, thank you. As a Western Rite Catholic convert Englishman I love the Coverdale version of the psalms that I grew up with so I’ve just ordered a copy. God bless you for all the good work that you do, it’s an apostolate.
Glad I got one of these not long ago, absolutely blessed to have the Psalms readily available
Just got a copy thanks to your review, it’s exactly what I was after. Thanks from England, God bless.
I just ordered this! Thanks for the review. Seems it's Spooky Cat approved too :)
Well, Spooky is awake and chatting with us today! (I'm listening to these in reverse order, so it seems to me like she just woke up!) 😴😼 And she's in quite a mood! 😅
Brother Puss was warning you about the incoming pandemic at that time! Thank you for this review, Ive just got the Psalter for Prayer.
*sister 😉
@@OrthodoxReview sorry! Sister Puss was warning you! 😀Im really enjoying the Psalter. Feels natural and so on... its great!
I just bought the larger, newer cloth-over-board hardcover. It would be my perfect psalter, but I still find it too big to integrate into my daily life. I will give this smaller one another shot. I'm still stumped as to how to do the rite of 12 psalms because the rubrics describe 12 psalms ('Directions for those wishing to read the twelve psalms in the cell'), yet the text only provides 10? Maybe they count the last two larger prayers as psalms?
Bingo. Also, the larger version is typically, but not always, used for reading in church.
1:32 Cute Spooky moment for those interested
Is that the hardbound version?
How would you describe the quality of the translation when compared to other psalters? I’m trying to find a good psalter to use for my own prayers.
It's a traditional translation, which I find comfortable. You might want to check out a few of my other psalter videos.
Thank you Adam for your reviews! I own this Psalter (Second Printing...2019), and wanted to add to your review, as shown at 2:07, that it is printed in China.
Good looking out, thanks!
Also, how do you know that name?
I bought the big one and found it was too big. I bought the small on and it was too small.
I just ordered the big one. Perhaps it will be Goldilocks sized for me 🤞
Happy 2020, Raph! Could you please review the Kathisma Psalter with Canticles printed by Holy Myrrhbearing Women in Otego, NY?
Sorry I missed your comment. I'll try to get my hands on a copy.
Happy 2020 indeed, lol
What is a Kathisma?
What do you believe brother is the better Psalter for a new baptized layman to acquire as his first Psalter? This or the HTM green book? They look equally excellent to me, any input would be appreciated, I've rewatched your review on both of these half a dozen times trying to help make up my mind.
It's kind of a coin toss. I would say go with the HTM, because of its simplicity, but the Jordanville has a great deal of extras. I suppose literally flip a coin lol.
@@OrthodoxReview Thank you so much brother, I was leaning towards the green book but also enticed by this one, did the coin flip as you suggested and landed on green/HTM. It will look great on my shelf along with the blue HTM prayer book! And I'll make sure to get the book of the Hours, might as well. Keep up the good work, you're doing an excellent service for us indecisive book nerds. God bless you!
@@Soulful96QCJust my two cents: if you care about poetics Psalter for Prayer, the Sheehan psalter, and the classic KJV are excellent. Everyone likes the HTM because they are used to it. Whenever someone critiques it defenders hide behind the archaic language as if readers aren’t sophisticated enough to enjoy it. This isn’t King James language; The KJV is readable. It’s a poor translation (poetically) with weird (barely English) phrasing. They slap a bunch of -th suffix lipstick on this pig and call it poetic. The psalms are poetry. Find a translation that lulls the ear and gilds the tongue. Just because some cranky, creepy schismatics act aloof doesn’t mean their product is good😂. Happy praying!
Not orthodox but I bought this today just because it looks so nice. Umm, would it be too much to ask where to place the ribbons for the current time? Haha
Wherever you want!
@@OrthodoxReview ah, awesome
Question: It says Psalm 82... but the words on the page do not match up with the Psalm... is it suppose to be the psalm or something else?
More than one psalm there
@@OrthodoxReview but i looked in the bible i have and whats in the prayer book is completely different... I have to mention im not orthodox but looking at purchasing this😁
@@user-sm5tu9dq6p oh, these are numbered according to the septuigint, so the numbering is slightly different.
@@OrthodoxReview OHHHHHHH okay, i didn't know there was a difference... thank you so much! i think i'll be getting the pocket version of this because i like the size!
Right on! I'm sure you'll love it!
Do the Psalms have to sung or can you just read them for the same effect ?🤔 honestly curious
Whatever floats your boat, really.
@OrthodoxReview ok thanks for the reply, love your channel, brother I've read the psalter and now I've started reading the psalter for prayer 🙏
Right on
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Hope you have blessed year, happy feast day, if you can you think you'll pick up the Holy Apostle the companion to the Holy Gospel by St. Ignatius Press?
Already pre ordered
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I wish I could find an original spelling coverdale psalter with orthodox organization. On amazon there is a coverdale psalter arranged for Orthodox use, but it has the modern spelling.
I think Im autistic and its somehow easier for me to read the 500 year old spellings than modern english probably because of my melted brain which is phonetic and not logical XD
christ is risen.
Kathisma is pronounced: KAH-theez-ma (singular). Kathismata kah-THEEZ-mah-tah (plural).
And Long Island is pronounced: Lawn-GUY-lend.