THEOLOGY THROUGH THE PSALMS

Theology is expressed in worship. The psalms express this well as the 'hymn book' of the temple. The studies follow largely Gunkel's classification of the psalms taking the theme in each of the groups of psalms in turn. There are 3 studies outside this classification. They are,

i. the covenant in psalms, and

ii. transcendence and immanence (Ps. 113). Both take on themes not touched on by the other studies.

iii. Trinitarian theology in the hymns of Wesley and Bingham fits well into the overall theme of theology in worship.

THE STUDIES

1. Introduction. The covenant in psalms. Psalms 50, 78, 89, 111, 105.

2. Communal and Individual Laments (theology of forgiveness and repentance). Ps. 13, 51, 80.

3. Psalms of thanksgiving (the response to grace). Ps. 30, 92, 116, 118, 138.

4. Royal psalms (Kingship). Ps. 2, 18, 20, 21, 45, 101, 110, 132.

5. Transcendence and Immanence. Ps. 113.

6. Hymns I. Ps. 145-150.

7. Hymns II. Ps. 145-150.