It was with great anticipation that I read Rabbi Hayyim Angel’s latest commentary, “Psalms: A Companion Volume” (Kodesh Press, 2022). Like so many of his other books on biblical text, Rabbi Angel’s ...

Within the forty-six books of the Old Testament, there is contained the endearing Book of Psalms. The book is really more of an anthology of prayers of God’s people that were either collected or ...

Though not reckoned as a scripture scholar in any conventional sense, Robert Alter has affected the study of the Hebrew Bible in immense ways. His influence stems primarily from two remarkable books, ...

Boston’s Old South Church is selling a copy of the historic volume. Here’s why it’s such a big deal. The main thing you need to know right now about the Bay Psalm Book is that a copy of it is up for ...

There is a prayer for every state of mind and spiritual need in the Book of Psalms, Pope Francis said. "There are many psalms that help us forge ahead. Get into the habit of praying the psalms. I ...

An overview of the historical background and theology of Psalms to help you develop your sermon series and apply it to your hearers. The Psalms are the words of people to God that have become the Word ...

The sale of the most expensive piece of printed literature—as well as one of the oldest—is now in the books. On Tuesday, the auction company Sotheby’s, in New York City, sold off “The Bay Psalm Book” ...

NEW YORK — Nearly 80 years after Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated, Menachem Rosensaft decided it was time to confront God. And so he penned “Burning Psalms: Confronting Adonai after Auschwitz.” ...

Irish archaeologists Tuesday heralded the discovery of an ancient book of psalms by a construction worker who spotted something while driving the shovel of his backhoe into a bog. The approximately 20 ...