{"product_id":"4683","title":"Psalm Basics for Catholics by John Bergsma","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“I cannot even imagine a better introduction to the psalms than this book. John Bergsma has made the psalms more understandable, more singable, and even more lovable than before.”- \u003c\/em\u003eMike Aquilina, author of \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA History of the Church in 100 Objects \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJohn Bergsma, popular theology professor and bestselling Catholic author and speaker highlights the presence of Jesus in the psalms and helps us understand their meaning in light of the story of salvation. Bergsma employs the same conversational style and simple illustrations found in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e his \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBible Basics for Catholics\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNew Testament Basics for Catholics\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto help bridge the gap between the  contemporary world and the ancient world of the Bible. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePsalm Basics for Catholics,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJohn Bergsma introduces us to King David, the story of Israel, and the salvation of the Jewish people through the coming of Jesus. Christians have chanted, sung, and prayed the psalms for over 2000 years, but don't always examine where the psalms fit into the salvation history. Bergsma shows their place and answers other important questions about the psalms, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDo the psalms really predict Jesus?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat do we make of the so-called curse psalms?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy do we pray the psalms in the Liturgy of the Hours?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow do I read and pray the psalms?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBergsma's insightful, practical inspection of the psalms helps Catholics see how their promise is fulfilled in Christ. A great addition to your spiritual library or a thoughtful gift!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecr\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AVE MARIA PRESS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31924878049324,"sku":"1594717931","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0308\/6503\/1212\/files\/ShopifyProductImage-AmazingGrace-2026-05-22T113553.308.jpg?v=1779464168","url":"https:\/\/amazinggracestore.org\/products\/4683","provider":"Gospa Missions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}