Exploring the Depths of the Psalms

This chapter examines the authorship and historical context of the Psalms, emphasizing their role in community worship rather than personal expression. It introduces redaction criticism, discussing the intentional organization of the Psalter into five books and the thematic journeys within the Psalms, such as orientation, disorientation, and reorientation. The chapter also highlights key themes, including God's sovereignty, emotional struggles, and the faithful's dialogue with God amid suffering and injustice.