Book Description
Capturing the depth of the Psalms The seasons of our lives change. Using a model of orientation—disorientation—new orientation, Brueggemann explores how the genres of the Psalms can be viewed in terms of their function. This results in fresh readings of these ancient songs that illumine their spiritual depth. The voices of the Psalms come through in all their bold realism.

About the Author
Walter Brueggemann is William Marcellus McPheeters Professor of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, Georgia. Among his many Fortress Press publications are: Theology of the Old Testament (1997), The Covenanted Self (1999), Texts That Linger, Words That Explode (2000), and Deep Memory, Exuberant Hope (2000).

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Capturing the depth of the Psalms

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The seasons of our lives change. Using a model of orientation-disorientation-new orientation, Brueggemann explores how the genres of the Psalms can be viewed in terms of their function. This results in fresh readings of these ancient songs that illumine their spiritual depth. The voices of the Psalms come through in all their bold realism.