
Treasuring the Psalms
How to Read the Songs that Shape the Soul of the Church
- 256 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
The book of Psalms is a treasure. These one hundred and fifty inspired poems have shaped the worship, prayers, and theology of God's people for thousands of years. While many of its riches are readily apparent, a deeper look into the nature and purposes of the book reveals further layers of meaning with abundant implications for the Christian life.
In Treasuring the Psalms, Ian J. Vaillancourt orients readers to the Psalms and lays out a pattern for deeper study and application. From the composition of individual psalms through the shaping of the entire book, he argues, the Holy Spirit guided the creation of a work that is truly greater than the sum of its parts. In particular, Vaillancourt shows how the Psalms point to Christ and provide practical insights for the church community and individual Christians.
Through these canonical, Christological, and practical emphases, readers will gain new viewpoints into the flow, context, and message of the Psalms, as well as gospel-centered applications for a living faith.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction: Getting Oriented toĀ theĀ Book ofĀ Psalms
- PART ONE. The Story: Reading the Psalms Canonically
- PART TWO. The Savior: Reading the Psalms Christologically
- PART THREE. The Soul: Reading the Psalms Personally and Corporately
- Conclusion: TheĀ Treasure Hunt HasĀ Just Begun
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Scripture Index
- Praise forĀ Treasuring theĀ Psalms
- About theĀ Author
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- Copyright