Theology from the Psalms: The Story of God's Steadfast Love

by C Hassell Bullock

Hassell Bullock has studied, taught, and written successful texts on the Psalms for forty years. In this book, he walks through how the Psalms convey the grand story of creation and redemption, Scripture's two theological ends, and the underlying story of God and humanity in relationship.

Bullock explains how the literal and metaphorical language in the Psalms work together to articulate the message and deepen our understanding. He presents interpretive principles gleaned from the psalmists themselves and shows how these writers make intertextual connections to other Scriptures, sometimes quoting but mostly alluding, which can help us make corresponding connections between Old and New Testament teachings. The Psalms are examples of applying wisdom and Scriptures to personal and national issues and of how God interacts and intervenes in real-life situations, which help us apply the Bible today.

Bullock's mature reflections and guidance on understanding and applying the Psalms' theological message will complement any traditional introduction to the Psalms.

198 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 17, 2023

Reviews

[S.D. (Davy) Ellison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Meandering through the Psalms with Bullock is akin to walking with your grandfather through a forest in which he has lived his whole life. As you explore, he points out things of interest that could easily be missed and explains the way in which all the various elements of the environment are woven together to produce a multifaceted world. Theology from the Psalms is rich reading for all who enter, for there Bullock offers a personal testimony of the Psalter’s impact on one of its most astute students.