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The Biblical Psalms in Christian Worship: A Brief Introduction and Guide to Resources is unavailable, but you can change that!

In this concise yet comprehensive guide to using and praying the Psalms in worship services, John Witvliet first offers summary of key biblical-theological themes related to the practice of worship, then continues with reflections on every step in the process of preparing to use the Psalms in worship, drawing on insights from writings in the history, theology, and pastoral practice of worship,...

A neglected aspect of the use of the Psalms in worship is the question of how congregations are asked to engage the text. In both formal and informal, liturgical and non-liturgical services, it is not uncommon for congregations to experience a Psalm as a jumble of odd phrases and ancient geography. Outside of monastic communities, most worshipers are not Psalm-literate. We are not familiar with their nuance and typical patterns of expression. Being
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