John D Witvliet is Director of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and Associate Professor of Worship, Theology and Music at Calvin College, Michigan, USA.
Theology Today
"In a climate of theological specialization and isolation, Witvliet
offers an excellent integrative resource that invites joint
learning and prayer." Parish Liturgy
"I would recommend this book highly to parish personnel, from
priest to musicians to lectors to liturgy planners. It's clear,
well written, and well informed. This book is a true service to the
whole Church, Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant." Bryan D.
Spinks
-- Yale Institute of Sacred Music and Yale Divinity School
"The Psalms are the canonical hymnbook of both synagogue and
church, but in much contemporary worship they find little place.
John Witvliet gives a robust defense of their spirituality and
theological inspiration, and provides sound pastoral advice and
useful resources to enable ministers and worship planners to place
them at the center of authentic biblical worship." Dorothy C.
Bass
-- Valparaiso University
"Worshiping communities that accept John Witvliet's invitation to
read, sing, pray, study, and share the Psalms more deliberately
will find themselves on a path to deep formation in biblical faith.
. . The rich array of helpful resources gathered here will equip
worshiping communities to walk that path with attentiveness,
creativity, and gratitude. An inspiring and informative book,
especially for those who are called to lead congregations into the
treasures of the Psalter as pastors, worship leaders, musicians,
and educators." Walter Brueggemann
-- Columbia Theological Seminary
"Practical theology of the highest order. Witvliet's work is deeply
grounded in good critical study and in the teaching of the church
tradition. But his eye is on the congregation where the Psalms take
on new life in each fresh rendering, and he stands alongside other
practitioners of prayer and praise who move back and forth between
text and context. His book is an immensely rich resource for such
practice." J. Michael McMahon
-- National Association of Pastoral Musicians
"This book has something for everyone ? pastors and musicians,
scholars and practitioners, worship specialists and ordinary
worshipers. John Witvliet has skillfully synthesized and presented
contemporary biblical scholarship on the Psalms, historical
material on the liturgical use of the Psalms in various Christian
traditions, practical suggestions on using the Psalms in worship in
various churches, and a wealth of resources for studying and
singing the Psalms."
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