Cassiodorus: Explanation of the Psalms, Volume II
Overview
Written between AD 540 and 559, Cassiodorus uses the Psalms for the purposes of instruction in theology, hermeneutics, and eloquence.
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“He advises the poor to seek the food of the mind rather than that of the body, and to long for the bread of angels by which the soul is filled instead. Let us examine what He says: Your soul shall live, The souls of sinners also live, but we use the word live correctly of that which participates in the happy life of blessedness, whereas that which is burdened by enduring sadness and the heaviest griefs may indeed live, but we justly regard it as dead.” (Page 158)
“As for her words, for nothing shalt thou save them, they signify that in His love He grants all things without payment; He does not demand deserving merit from any, or the attainment of salvation by our own efforts. What did the thief do to deserve that speedy entry into Paradise? What was the tax-collector’s merit when he left the temple suddenly forgiven?10 He who granted the reward bestowed also that prayer of confession. So clearly sinners are saved for nothing, since undoubtedly their conversion is granted by gratuitous generosity.” (Page 34)
“Let not the pit open her mouth over me.33 This is a deadly pit, a fearful immersion, in which no space is granted, and wretched people are not allowed even to draw breath. Black darkness engulfs them, removing the view of the pleasant light of day. By this image of the pit He warns us to fear the torments of hell. What unprecedented kindness of the Judge! All is foretold to men so that sinning deserving of punishment is avoided.” (Page 28)
“when Peter was sinking, the Lord held his right hand,16 and made him tread with steady step on the liquid element.” (Page 206)
- Title: Cassiodorus: Explanation of the Psalms, Volume II
- Authors: P. G. Walsh, Cassiodorus
- Edition: 52
- Series: Ancient Christian Writers
- Volume: II
- Publisher: Paulist Press
- Print Publication Date: 1991
- Logos Release Date: 2015
- Era: era:byzantine
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. O.T. Psalms › Commentaries--Early works to 1800
- ISBN: 080910444
- Resource ID: LLS:CSSDRSXPPSLMS02
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T19:31:39Z