A renowned author approaches the Old Testament book of Psalms with humility. Lewis himself describes his knowledge and approach as “amateur.” However, one should not understand this to mean that he is unlearned on the subject. It is clear that he has great insight into the Psalter. He writes for the student, although it quickly becomes obvious that his thoughts would be beneficial to anyone. For the layman and aspiring scholar, they are wonderful groundwork to cause them to think outside their normal process. While for the advanced scholar and pastor, they are great reminders of things that they likely have already learned and yet may have forgotten.
Lewis suggests that Christians often take the Psalms for granted and read their worldview into the scripture. Thus, he spends the majority of his time discussing the background to the major types of Psalms. It is through this effort that one is expected to regain the Old Testament “Jewishness” of the Psalms. Continue reading ‘Reflections on the Psalms: A Review’
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