The present book consists of an extended introductory essay, a translation of the 150 Psalms, and lean notes that assist the reader in modest ways to understand either the meaning of the text itself ...

Instead, it boldly ventures to say what the Book of Psalms is and to propose we read it accordingly. As the book’s title suggests, Hamilton and Damico regard the Psalms as a book of Scripture.

Psalms often references biblical narratives or personalities—such as events in the life of King David, the destruction of Jerusalem, or the crossing of the Red Sea.

All of the affairs of human life are contained within the pages and the prayerful wisdom of the Book of Psalms. As the psalms span human experience, so they span the duration of time.

Henry VIII’s Book of Psalms Reflects His Quest for Legitimacy—and His Fear of Death Handwritten annotations in the Tudor king’s psalter show how he looked to scripture to justify his break ...