Conversations with Scripture: The Psalms

by L. William Countryman

Overview

Written in accessible language and sensitive to those who have little or no experience in reading the Bible, each book in the Conversations with Scripture series focuses on exploring the historical and critical background of the biblical texts, while illustrating how these centuries-old writings still speak to us today. Countryman brings his considerable biblical studies erudition as well as his skills as a popular writer and published poet to bear on the Psalms. Though an accomplished scholar of the New Testament, Countryman illumines the Psalms with insight and creativity. Readers will experience this most beloved part of the scriptural canon in a fresh and exciting way.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780819227539
Publisher:	Church Publishing, Incorporated
Publication date:	02/01/2013
Series:	Anglican Association of Biblical Scholars
Pages:	146
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

L. William Countryman is a retired professor of New Testament from Church Divinity School of the Pacific. He has authored numerous books for scholars and laity, including How Can Anyone Read the Bible?: A Little Book of Guidance,Calling on the Spirit in Unsettling Times, and Living on the Border of the Holy: Renewing the Priesthood of All. He lives in Berkeley, California.

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Series ix

Introduction-I Know "The Lord Is My Shepherd": Why Would I Want to Study the Psalms? 1

Chapter 1 "Praise God in His Sanctuary…": Songs for the Temple 5

Chapter 2 "You That Stand in the House of the Lord": , The World of the Psalmists 27

Chapter 3 "O Sing to the Lord a New Song": Hymns of Praise and Songs of Worship 49

Chapter 4 "I Am Weary with My Crying": Psalms of Lament, Trust, and Thanksgiving 67

Chapter 5 "The Heavens Are Telling the Glory of God": Psalms of Wisdom 89

Chapter 6 "One Generation Shall Laud Your Works to Another": The Ongoing Influence of the Psalms 109

Study Guide by Sharon Pearson 133

A Personal Introduction 145