The poetic books of the Old TestamentJob, Psalms, Proverbs,
Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomonare often called humankind's
reach toward God. The other books of the Old Testament picture God's
reach toward man through the redemptive story. Yet these five books
reveal the very heart of men and women struggling with monumental issues
such as suffering, sin, forgiveness, joy, worship, and the passionate
love between a man and woman.C. Hassell Bullock, a noted Old Testament
scholar, delves deep into the hearts of the five poetic books, offering
readers helpful details, like:Hermeneutical considerations for each
bookTheological content and themesDetailed analyses of each bookCultural
perspectives.Hebrew is a language of "intrinsic musical quality
that naturally supports poetic expression," says Bullock in his
introduction. That poetic expression comes from the heart of the Old
Testament writers and reaches all of us exactly where we are in our own
struggles and joys.