Explore the beauty and complexity of the Psalms with this timeless resource from an experienced Old Testament scholar. Steveson presents a short history of the Psalter, introduces Hebrew poetry, and discusses the different types of psalms. He also explains the book s organization, authorship, and theology, interacting with a broad range of sources from the rabbinic tradition to present-day scholarship. Full of balanced, practical interpretation, this comprehensive work will prove invaluable for any serious student of the Scriptures."