Psalm 49: Of Tolstoy and Tehillim

from Poetry and Prayer · host Meir Soloveichik

A short story by Tolstoy allows us to better appreciate the message at the heart of the psalm. Supplemental Materials: Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 49 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 49 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 49 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

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