Werkbuch Psalmen III

The theological engagement with the biblical psalms and the Psalter cannot be limited to the discussion of factual statements, themes and concepts. Spirituality is a genuine concern since the Psalter involves people in a conversation with God (which ranges from lament to praise), but simultaneously also attempts to provide guidance on the way of life. The uniqueness of the Psalter as a book in the Bible consists of its being simultaneously words to God (prayer) and Word of God (Scripture). The Werkbuch Psalmen series aims to facilitate a transfer from resources and insights in psalms research to the realms of theological studies, church and parish service and the school. In volumes I and II, the focus is on textual analyses coupled with suggestions for practical use, while volume III attempts to provide a synthetic view with a focus on the message of the book as a whole and the themes encountered in it. The third volume can nonetheless be read as a work on its own. Werkbuch Psalmen III was awarded the Johann Tobias Beck prize in 2011. This prize to the value of 1000 Euro has been awarded annually since 1987 for outstanding biblically-founded theological literature. von Weber, Beat