Calvin's Theology of the Psalms

Calvin's Theology of the PsalmsIn this intriguing book, Herman Selderhuis argues that John Calvin's biblical interpretation of the Psalms is fundamentally shaped by his doctrine of God. Selderhuis minimizes references to other Calvin studies and other works by Calvin, thus allowing Calvin's theology on the Psalms to speak for itself. The book is organized thematically according to divine attributes. Reformation and Calvin scholars as well as interested Reformed readers will value

Each of the contributors debates the interpretive understandings by which Old Testament texts are quoted and applied in the New Testament

offering readers a concise guide to contemporary discussions

Respected author I

Several passages are of more purely historical interest

Firmly believing that the Old Testament offers important insights into biblical eschatology and the Christian life

it is an excellent companion to Francis Schaeffer's classic Art and the Bible

Accessibly written yet substantive

many believers have left the church entirely because of disputes over how best to respond to LGBTQ people

and Hope is a vital resource for those teaching and preaching on personal eschatology

using the tools gained in part 1 to analyze and interpret a variety of Old Testament narratives and poetry

● provides compelling reasons to believe in miracles today

Teachers often approach these same courses with dread because of the enormous workload and the often-unpolished skills of new writers