Description: "Completes a trilogy of exegetical volumes on the Psalms, following up on The Psalms as Christian Worship and The Psalms as Christian Lament. Examines twelve praise psalms, each including a translation, commentary, and how the psalm was interpreted in the Christian tradition. Intended especially for preachers and students of Psalms"--
Brief description:
James M. Houston (1922-2026) was the founding principal of Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. He was a prolific author and dedicated teacher whose interests included the Christian mind, spiritual theology, and environmental ethics. His publications include The Transforming Friendship: A Guide to Prayer, The Mentored Life: From Individualism to Personhood, Sources of the Christian Self: A Cultural History of Christian Identity, and historical commentaries on the Psalms.
Review Quotes: Clint McCann
-- Eden Theological Seminary
"With this volume, Bruce Waltke and James Houston complete an impressive trilogy that relates the Psalms to Christian worship, lament, and praise. Their exegesis is extraordinarily well informed, and their attention to the history of interpretation of the Psalms makes it eminently clear how the Psalms have served and continue to serve as Christian praise."
"Serves both academy and church well." -- John Walton
"A treasure trove of wisdom from reliable scholars who know the obstacles inherent in the Hebrew text but also have long experience distilling biblical insights for the benefit of the church." -- J. I. Packer
"Masterful exegesis here blends with luminous theological perspectives and pastoral insights." -- Preaching
"A beautiful example of reading the Bible along with the church through the ages."