Psalms 1-50 (Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible | BTC)

Praise for the Print Edition

Charry’s multilayered commentary focuses on the matters that are of most concern to those who pray—struggles with doubt and doubters, evil-doers and the problem of evil, the absence and invisibility of God. Grounded in a close reading of the text, this widely useful volume steadily demonstrates how the psalmists discover and rediscover God’s faithfulness.

—Ellen F. Davis, Amos Ragan Kearns Distinguished Professor of Bible and Practical Theology, Duke Divinity School

Ellen Charry’s exposition of Psalms 1–50 is in a class of its own as a theological exposition of an Old Testament book. As William Brown’s foreword says, she mines the real theological and pastoral value of the Psalms for all they’re worth. I shall often come back to this commentary when I am seeking further perspective on the significance of these inexhaustible praises and prayers.

—John Goldingay, David Allan Hubbard Professor of Old Testament, Fuller Theological Seminary

This is a very thoughtful, theological reflection on the Psalter. Truly to be commended is the seriousness with which Charry takes up the settings provided by the Psalm titles themselves as well as the questions raised by Jewish and Christian interpreters over the centuries. In this way, the commentary allows the theological depth of the Psalter to open up new vistas for the religious life.

—Gary A. Anderson, Hesburgh Professor of Catholic Theology, University of Notre Dame