EPISODE · Feb 16, 2022 · 24 MIN
One Doozy of a Last Line (Ps 137) - Brent Strawn
from In Parallel · host OnScript
Episode: What are we to make of the brutal last line in Psalm 137? "A blessing on the one who seizes your children and smashes them against the rock!" This episode explores unspeakable events, justice, revenge, death, and ... blessing. This episode engages John Savoie's poem "Trimmed and Burning." Attributions: John Savoie’s poem, "Trimmed and Burning," appeared in Poetry Magazine in July 2003 (p. 207). It is used here with permission of the author. About: In Parallel is a new podcast that explores biblical and contemporary poetry. Please subscribe wherever you listen (Apple Podcasts, Spotify). For more information about the podcast, see HERE and to learn more about Brent, see HERE. Help Support In Parallel: Visit our Donate Page if you want to support this new show.
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What are we to make of the brutal last line in Psalm 137? ”A blessing on the one who seizes your children and smashes them against the rock!” This episode explores unspeakable events, justice, revenge, death, and ... blessing. This episode engages John Savoie’s poem ”Trimmed and Burning.”
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