Description: In "Psalms", Schaefer focuses on the structure of each psalm, its dramatic plot, modes of discourse, rhetorical features, and effective use of imagery to portray theology and the spiritual life. Schaefter portrays each poem's inner dynamic to acquaint readers with the poet and the community which prayed and preserved the composition, allowing believers to transpose in the contemporary situation.
Review Quotes: Konrad Schaefer's commentary on the Psalms is a pleasure to read. It combines solid knowledge of the Hebrew text, a poetic touch, commonsense interpretations of difficult passages, and a profoundly prayerful attitude. . . . A special mark of this book is the author's sensitivity to the poetry of the text. He brings out its beauty while clarifying its meaning in down-to-earth vocabulary. There is a perfect balance between the exegete as scholar and as companion at prayer. The light of insight is matched by the warmth of feeling. The author translates images drawn from ancient pastoral life into insights useful for the busy modern reader.Joseph F. Wimmer, O.S.A., Associate Professor, Washington Theological Union