Psalms for Everyone Part 1: Psalms 1-72

Author: John Goldingay
Series: For everyone
Publisher: SPCK
#Since I have relied on you, Yahweh, may I never be shamed; rescue me in your faithfulness. Incline your ear to me, hurry and save me. Be for me a crag, a stronghold, a fortress to deliver me.# (Psalm 31.1#2) More than any other part of the Old Testament, the book of Psalms reveals to us the intimacy possible between God and humanity. As songs and prayers of praise and lament, the psalms are unsurpassed in their variety, depth and range. They encompass the whole breadth of human emotion: hatred and love, despair and joy, resentment and gratitude, fear of abandonment and deep trust. They encourage us to be honest and thorough in our dealings with God, and they teach us how to praise him, seek him and rest in him. Using personal anecdote, a witty and lively style, and drawing on his considerable theological knowledge, John Goldingay takes us deep into the unfolding story of the Old Testament. And, as he guides us in our understanding of these time-honoured words and the ancient world they describe, he helps us to apply what we read to our lives.