Theology from the Psalms

“In Theology from the Psalms, Professor C. H. 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 is its careful attention to the Hebrew text, thoughtful bridges to Christian theology, and kindhearted tone. It 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 that illuminate specific passages and a theological center of gravity that shows how the Psalter holds together.”—Michael Graves, author of How Scripture Interprets Scripture

“The Psalms have been an integral part of Hassell 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, as they encounter topic after topic of the Psalms’ theology, many not treated elsewhere. (How can one resist a book that has a chapter titled ‘The Laughter of God’?) I recommend it enthusiastically!”—David M. Howard Jr., professor of Old Testament, Bethlehem College and Seminary

“As Hassell Bullock writes, ‘The book of Psalms’ is basically ‘Israel’s theology compacted in one book.’ 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: The Story of God’s Steadfast Love 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. Bullock’s grasp of the ancient milieu of the Psalms and his seamless interaction with modern scholarship are commendable and make the work of the psalmists understandable and applicable for a modern audience.”—Brian Neil Peterson, associate professor of Old Testament and Hebrew, Lee University

“The rigor and warmth of Professor Hassell Bullock, well known to his students over decades of teaching, characterize the present volume. Drawing on a lifetime of close textual study of the Psalms, Bullock’s work is rich in detailed observation and insight yet employs a theologically thematic outline that maintains an inviting accessibility. Readers of this volume will be welcomed to the text and challenged to engage it more carefully.”—Andrew Burlingame, assistant professor of Hebrew, Wheaton College