About this title: Using a model of orientation--disorientation--new orientation, Brueggemann explores how the genres of the Psalms can be viewed in terms of their functions. The result is a fresh reading of these ancient songs that illuminate their spiritual depth.
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: FORTRESS PR
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780800634506ISBN:0800634500
Description: Using a model of orientation--disorientation--new orientation, Brueggemann explores how the genres of the Psalms can be viewed in terms of their functions. The result is a fresh reading of these ancient songs that illuminate their spiritual depth. read more
"This is a good (and brief) presentation of B's three-fold analysis of the Psalms. Problem is that there is little "spirituality" in this in the sense of the Cloud of Unknowing, etc."
"A bit academic, but a gem of a book nonetheless. I appreciate Brueggeman's fearless look at the "psalms of negativity," largely neglected by believers because they sound so harsh and raw. But God, in his love and tenderness, moves us through stages to experience the surprise gift of His grace.
"The life of faith expressed in the Psalms is focused on the two decisive moves of faith that are always underway by which we are regularly surprised and which we regularly resist: out of a settled orientation into a season of disorientation, and from a context of disorientation to a new orientation, surprised by a new git from God, a new coherence made present to us just when we thought all was lost.""
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