A Dictionary of the Psalter

A Dictionary of the Psalter
By Fr. Matthew Britt, O.S.B.

Originally published in 1928, this classic reference work is once again available for all who love and pray the Psalms. Whether you pray the Psalter within the Divine Office or simply pray the Psalms on their own, this book is an indispensable aid for deeper understanding.

Fr. Matthew Britt provides not only a complete vocabulary of the Psalms, hymns, canticles, and miscellaneous prayers of the Breviary Psalter, but also essential background on topics such as:

• The English Catholic Version of the Psalter
• Latin versions of the Psalter
• The Latinity of the Vulgate Psalter
• How the Psalms are numbered

The heart of the work is the dictionary itself, which defines and declines each Latin word, gives its English equivalent, notes derivatives, and cites usage and context within the Psalms.

Edition Details

• Faithful reprint of the 1928 original
• Durable, elegant binding made to last for years of study and prayer

An invaluable resource for clergy, seminarians, scholars, and laity alike—this dictionary opens the riches of the Psalms by bringing their language and meaning into sharper focus.