Theology from the Psalms: The Story of God's Steadfast Love - Paperback

by C. Hassell Bullock (Author)

Hassell Bullock has studied, taught, and written successful texts on the Psalms for forty years. In this book, he walks through how the Psalms convey the grand story of creation and redemption, Scripture's two theological ends, and the underlying story of God and humanity in relationship.

Bullock explains how the literal and metaphorical language in the Psalms work together to articulate the message and deepen our understanding. He presents interpretive principles gleaned from the psalmists themselves and shows how these writers make intertextual connections to other Scriptures, sometimes quoting but mostly alluding, which can help us make corresponding connections between Old and New Testament teachings. The Psalms are examples of applying wisdom and Scriptures to personal and national issues and of how God interacts and intervenes in real-life situations, which help us apply the Bible today.

Bullock's mature reflections and guidance on understanding and applying the Psalms' theological message will complement any traditional introduction to the Psalms.

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"Give[s] readers a deeper appreciation for the spiritual power and contemporary relevance of the Psalms"

"Bullock presents a lifetime of scholarly study and pastoral reflection on the Psalms in short essays that nourish the soul and are delightful to read. This book is distinguished by its careful attention to the Hebrew text, thoughtful bridges to Christian theology, and kindhearted tone. This book will give readers a deeper appreciation for the spiritual power and contemporary relevance of the Psalms. Anyone who preaches or teaches the Psalms will find treasures on every page."
--Michael Graves, author of How Scripture Interprets Scripture

"The Psalms have been an integral part of Bullock's personal and professional life for half a century (and more), and we, the readers, are the beneficiaries of this deep dive into the Psalter's theology. Rich and granular, engaging and stimulating, this book will reward anyone who dips into it. I recommend it enthusiastically!"
--David M. Howard Jr., Bethlehem College and Seminary

"From Bullock's lyrical and profound words opening the preface to his final meditations on how our present praise of God puts us in the rehearsal hall for eternity, Theology from the Psalms really does crown his forty years of studying, teaching, preaching, and writing on the Psalms. Read it, and be drawn into closer fellowship with God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit."
--Mark Talbot, author of When the Stars Disappear: Help and Hope from Stories of Suffering in Scripture

"Concise, readable, and insightful! Bullock has done the academy and the church a service in writing a book that shows the rich theology of the Psalms. His masterful intertextual work demonstrates the scope and importance of the Psalms both then and now."
--Brian Neil Peterson, Lee University

"The rigor and warmth of Professor Bullock, well known to his students over decades of teaching, characterize the present volume. Readers of this volume will be welcomed to the text and challenged to engage it more carefully."
--Andrew Burlingame, Wheaton College

Author Biography

C. Hassell Bullock (PhD, Hebrew Union College) is professor of Hebrew Bible emeritus at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, where he taught for 36 years. He also served as an ordained minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA). He specializes in Wisdom literature, particularly the Psalms, and wrote the successful textbook Encountering the Book of Psalms as well as the two-volume Teach the Text Commentary on the Psalms.