TY - BOOK AU - McCann,J.Clinton TI - A theological introduction to the book of Psalms: the Psalms as Torah SN - 0687414687 (recycled, acidfree paper) AV - BS1430.5 .M35 1993 U1 - 223/.206 20 PY - 1993/// CY - Nashville PB - Abingdon Press KW - Bible KW - Psalms KW - Theology N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 182-194) and index; The shape of the book of Psalms. The Psalms as Torah, then and now ; The Psalms and the reign of God -- Instruction for praise and praise as instruction. Praise and identity : the majesty of God and the glory of mortals ; Praise and activity : who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? -- Instruction for prayer and prayer as instruction. Prayer and identity : out of the depths ; Prayer and identity : for I know my transgressions ; Prayer and activity : vengeance, catharsis, and compassion -- Instruction for profession and profession as instruction. Assurance : you are with me ; God's space and God's time -- Conclusion : the Psalms and Jesus Christ -- Appendix : the singing of the Psalms ER -