Description: The Psalms is an introduction to the world of the Psalms that focuses on the content and the poetic forms in the collection, guiding the reader toward an appreciation of the purposes of the Psalms and their contribution to the Scriptures of Israel. Rather than abstract theorizing, Keith Bodner offers close readings of numerous psalms, exploring the poetically-framed questions raised in the Psalms, ranging from the problem of evil and the silence of God to issues of philosophical speculation, practical atheism, and even life after death.
Review Quotes: "B.'s introductory text is advertised by the publisher as 'an easy, engaging read from start to finish'. To cut to the chase: it is. In a world not short of textbooks on the Psalter, B. offers elegance and a lightly-worn deep familiarity with Psalms scholarship, to guide the interested new reader through their study. A hit - a palpable hit." -- Richard S. Briggs, Journal for the Study of the Old Testament
"In a world not short of textbooks on the Psalter, B. offers elegance and a lightly worn deep familiarity with Psalms scholarship, to guide the interested new reader throughtheir study." -- Richard S Briggs, Journal for the Study of the Old Testament"...a well-written, engaging, and accessible work." -- W. Derek Suderman, Review of Biblical Literature