| Description |
204 pages ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
pt. 1: The shape of the book of Psalms -- The Psalms as Torah, then and now -- The Psalms and the reign of God -- pt. 2: Instruction for praise and praise as instruction -- Praise and identity : the majesty of God and the glory of mortals -- Praise and activity : who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? -- pt. 3: Instruction for prayer and prayer as instruction -- Prayer and identity : out of the depths -- Prayer and identity : for I know my transgressions -- Prayer and activity : vengeance, catharsis, and compassion -- pt. 4: Instruction for profession and profession as instruction -- Assurance : you are with me -- God's space and God's time -- Conclusion : the Psalms and Jesus Christ -- Appendix : the singing of the Psalms. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 182-194) and index. |
| Subject |
Bible. Psalms -- Theology.
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| ISBN |
0687414687 (recycled, acid-free paper) |
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