Description: Psalm Basics for Catholics by John Bergsma In his third back-to-basics look at the Bible, popular theology professor and bestselling Catholic author and speaker John Bergsma highlights the presence of Jesus in the psalms and helps us understand their meaning in light of the story of salvation. Bergsma employs the same conversational style and simple illustrations found in Bible Basics for Catholics and New Testament Basics for Catholics to help bridge the gap between the world of contemporary Catholics and the ancient world of the Bible.In Psalm Basics for Catholics, John Bergsma introduces us to King David, the story of Israel, and the salvation of the Jewish people through the coming of Jesus. For more than two thousand years, Christians have sung, chanted, and prayed the psalms, a practice of worship inherited from our Jewish ancestors in faith. Whether prayed during Mass, the Liturgy of the Hours, or in personal reflection, these ancient hymns continue to be a guiding light for Catholics. Yet rarely do we step back and look at how the psalms fit into the story of salvation revealed in the Bible the way Bergsma does here. Bergsmas insightful, practical examination of the psalms helps Catholics see how their promise is fulfilled in Christ. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography John Bergsma is professor of Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville and a Senior Fellow at the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. Twice voted Faculty of the Year by graduating classes at Franciscan University, he is a popular teacher whose love of scripture inspires his students. His articles, some coauthored with Scott Hahn, have appeared in the Journal of Biblical Literature and other academic and popular periodicals. Review "I cannot imagine a better introduction to the psalms than this book. Dr. Bergsma does for the Bibles most beloved book what he has done elsewhere for the Bible as a whole. He has made the psalms more understandable, more singable, and even more lovable than before." --Mike Aquilina, Author of A History of the Church in 100 Objects "In this easy-to-read but extremely informative introduction to the psalms, John Bergsma takes you on a guided tour of the book that the Catechism calls the masterwork of prayer. If you really want to learn how to pray with the heart and mind of Christ, then Psalm Basics for Catholics is for you." --Brant Pitre, Professor of Sacred Scripture at Notre Dame Seminary, Author of The Case for Jesus "The faithful have both embraced and wrestled with the psalms for centuries. There is something comforting about them, yet when read together as a whole, the Psalter can seem overwhelming and confusing. Bergsma makes this daunting book imminently accessible. From background to authorship to content, Psalm Basics for Catholics provides the tools that everyday Catholics need to grasp these ancient texts." --Scott Powell, Director of the Aquinas Institute for Catholic Thought "Just as the psalms are said to be the Old Testaments asterwork of prayer, Dr. Bergsma offers us a masterwork of the psalms." --Sonja Corbitt, Author of Unleashed Review Quote "I cannot imagine a better introduction to the psalms than this book. Dr. Bergsma does for the Bibles most beloved book what he has done elsewhere for the Bible as a whole. He has made the psalms more understandable, more singable, and even more lovable than before." -- Mike Aquilina , Author of A History of the Church in 100 Objects "In this easy-to-read but extremely informative introduction to the psalms, John Bergsma takes you on a guided tour of the book that the Catechism calls the masterwork of prayer. If you really want to learn how to pray with the heart and mind of Christ, then Psalm Basics for Catholics is for you." -- Brant Pitre , Professor of Sacred Scripture at Notre Dame Seminary, Author of The Case for Jesus "The faithful have both embraced and wrestled with the psalms for centuries. There is something comforting about them, yet when read together as a whole, the Psalter can seem overwhelming and confusing. Bergsma makes this daunting book imminently accessible. From background to authorship to content, Psalm Basics for Catholics provides the tools that everyday Catholics need to grasp these ancient texts." -- Scott Powell , Director of the Aquinas Institute for Catholic Thought "Just as the psalms are said to be the Old Testaments asterwork of prayer, Dr. Bergsma offers us a masterwork of the psalms." -- Sonja Corbitt , Author of Unleashed Details ISBN1594717931 Pages 160 Publisher Ave Maria Press Year 2018 ISBN-10 1594717931 ISBN-13 9781594717932 Format Paperback Author John Bergsma Short Title Psalm Basics for Catholics Language English Subtitle Seeing Salvation History in a New Way Imprint Ave Maria Press Place of Publication Notre Dame, IN Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2018-03-16 NZ Release Date 2018-03-16 US Release Date 2018-03-16 UK Release Date 2018-03-16 Publication Date 2018-03-16 DEWEY 223.206 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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