In the first book of Psalms (Pss 1–41), have you ever noticed the change in tone within the laments and songs of confidence, between the two halves of the book? In this article, I’d like to propose ...

“God behaves in the psalms in ways he is not allowed to behave in systemic theology.” That quip from Sebastian Moore might be highlighted at a time when fewer people want to use the psalms as a form ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

We should read it not as an assortment of poems and songs but as a single rhapsody on God’s covenant promises. Late in the fourth century, a man named Palladius of Galatia left his home (somewhere in ...

The lectionary psalms have no sense of rhythm and the translation is chaotic and inconsistent. The new lectionary has now been in force since the beginning of Advent last year. I say “in force” rather ...

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Bible platforms see Philippians and the Psalms rise in popularity as stressed-out readers look for comfort. In a year marked by economic stress and election anxiety, many turned to the Bible for ...

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