SPIRITUALITY & RELIGION

The Case for the Psalms: Why They Are Essential

by N.T. Wright
HarperOne: HarperCollins. Sept. 2013. 208p. ISBN 9780062230508. $22.99. REL
COPY ISBN
Wright (New Testament & early Christianity, Univ. of St. Andrews Sch. of Divinity; Simply Christian), former Bishop of Durham, is both a man of sincere faith—he stands on the conservative side of the Anglican Church—and a serious scholar. Wright finds both personal and ecclesiastical possibilities in the Psalms, and like most Biblical scholars confronted with them, he rapidly finds himself deep in literary criticism: mining poems for their meaning, seeking context, and searching for resonances in other locations.
VERDICT His sincere ambition to restore these ancient liturgical poems to a central place in Christian thinking is both informed and affecting and is suitable for both Christian congregations and solitary worshippers.
Reviewed by Graham Christian , Aug 01, 2013
Comment Policy:
  • Be respectful, and do not attack the author, people mentioned in the article, or other commenters. Take on the idea, not the messenger.
  • Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language.
  • Stay on point. Comments that stray from the topic at hand may be deleted.
  • Comments may be republished in print, online, or other forms of media.
  • If you see something objectionable, please let us know. Once a comment has been flagged, a staff member will investigate.

RELATED 

NONFICTION

Women and the Church: From Devil’s Gateway to Discipleship
by Imperatori-Lee, Natalia
NONFICTION

Who Really Wrote the Bible?: The Story of the Scribes
by Schniedewind, William M.
NONFICTION

Walking the Theological Life: Discovering Method for Theology in the Lives of Biblical Characters
by Gaines, Timothy
NONFICTION

The Catholic Case Against War: A Brief Guide
by Cochran, David Carroll
NONFICTION

The Heart of Tibetan Buddhism: Advice for Life, Death, and Enlightenment
by Sangpo, Khenpo Sherab
REFERENCE

The Buddha: Life and Afterlife Between East and West
by Almond, Philip C.
More
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?

We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?