Joy Comes in the Morning: Psalms for All Seasons

by Mark D. Futato

Overview

Introduces the kinds of Psalms: praise (illustrated by Ps. 104), lament (13), and thanksgiving (30). Shows how the Psalms speak to us in all circumstances. Life is a journey, full of smooth sailing and rocky roads. The Psalms are there for us as we experience life. They can clarify our thinking or release emotions from the deep well of the soul. Joy Comes in the Morning helps readers understand how to utilize the Psalms throughout life’s journey and introduces readers to the concept of genre. Joy Comes in the Morning is a unique combination of head and heart. It introduces readers to the importance of genre as an interpretive tool and demonstrates this for the three major genres in the Psalms. Interwoven with the author’s personal testimony, this book also traces the author’s journey and shows how no matter life’s circumstances, joy comes in the morning.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780875527185
Publisher:	P&R Publishing
Publication date:	12/04/2004
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Mark D. Futato (MDiv, Westminster Theological Seminary; MA, PhD, Semetic Languages and Literature, The Catholic University of America) is Professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando campus. He has written widely on creation and the natural world in biblical studies.

Editorial Reviews

For nearly thirty years, Mark Futato has studied, taught and lived the Psalms. Now he distills his multi-faceted knowledge in a wonderfully readable and profound guide to the form, the interpretation and the full meaning of the main genres of the Psalms. This is a clear, deep, and personal introduction to the song book of Israel.

DANIEL M. DORIANI

With this book Mark Futato reaffirms his position as a sensitive and insightful interpreter of the Psalms. Mark not only shares his knowledge with us but also his heart and life story. I recommend this book to pastors and laypeople alike.

Tremper Longman III