The Sanctuary in the Psalms

Exploring the Paradox of Gods Transcendence and Immanence

By (author) Steven Dunn

Publication date:

26 May 2016

Length of book:

130 pages

Publisher

Lexington Books

ISBN-13: 9781498507998

This book is an exploration and interpretation of the diverse symbols and images that represent the sacred presence of God in the Book of Psalms. These images of sacred spaces and objects represent diverse conceptions of “the sanctuary” or sacred spaces, objects and texts that mediate God’s presence and bridge the gap between the ineffable nature of God as transcendent and beyond human comprehension and as immanently and intimately present in human experience. I explore the multivalent ways in which images of sacred spaces and objects facilitate prayer and contemplation. This book represents a valuable contribution to the study of Psalms and biblical theology, spirituality and prayer.

1. A Survey of “Sanctuaries” in the Psalms
2. God’s Sacred Shadow and Divine Concealment in the Psalms
3. Enthroned in Heaven and on Earth
4. The Mysterious Cloud Chariot
5. Where is God? Finding God in Silence and Absence

[Dunn] has provided a useful resource for further study of metaphoric approaches to the Psalms.