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From Whom No Secrets Are Hid: Introducing the Psalms
Contributor(s): Brueggemann, Walter (Author), Strawn, Brent A. (Editor)
ISBN: 0664259715     ISBN-13: 9780664259716
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
OUR PRICE:   $31.50  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: September 2014
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BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Biblical Studies - Old Testament - Poetry & Wisdom Literature
- Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - Old Testament
- Religion | Biblical Meditations - Old Testament
Dewey: 223.206
LCCN: 2014001708
Physical Information: 0.47" H x 6" W x 9" (0.67 lbs) 222 pages
Themes:
- Religious Orientation - Christian
 
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The Psalms express the most elemental human emotions, representing situations in which people are most vulnerable, ecstatic, or driven to the extremities of life and faith. Many people may be familiar with a few Psalms, or sing them as part of worship. Here highly respected author Walter Brueggemann offers readers an additional use for the Psalms: as scripted prayers we perform to help us reveal ourselves to God.

Brueggemann explores the rich historical, literary, theological, and spiritual content of the Psalms while focusing on various themes such as praise, lament, violence, and wisdom. He skillfully describes Israel's expression of faith as sung through the Psalms, situates the Psalmic liturgical tradition in its ancient context, and encourages contemporary readers to continue to perform them as part of their own worship experiences. Brueggemann's masterful take on the Psalms as prayers will help readers to unveil their hopes and fears before God and, in turn, feel God's grace unveiled to them.

Contributor Bio(s): Brueggeman, Walter: - Walter Brueggemann is William Marcellus McPheeters Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary. An ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, he is the author of dozens of books and hundreds of articles.Strawn, Brent A.: - Brent A. Strawn is Professor of Old Testament at Candler School of Theology, Emory University. He currently serves on the editorial advisory board of the esteemed Old Testament Library series, published by Westminster John Knox Press.