“A Prism of Song: Seeing the Old Testament through the Psalms thoughtfully ties various psalms to the many and varied narratives and writings in the Old Testament. It thereby expands the readers’ understandings of and appreciation for both the book of Psalms and other texts in the Old Testament. This work will undoubtedly provide teachers and students with an innovative and refreshing path to the study of the Old Testament.”

—Nancy L. deClaissé-Walford
Emerita Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages
Mercer University School of Theology

“Superbly written, masterfully arranged, brilliantly insightful! Bravo! Wallace’s work is itself a Psalm of glory to God. Would I recommend this work as an introduction to Old Testament study? Yes! A thousand times, YES!”

—J. Randall O’Brien
Former Professor of Religion and Provost, Baylor University
President Emeritus, Carson-Newman University

“Wallace has developed an approach to understanding the Old Testament through the lens of the book of Psalms. Israel’s hymnbook is viewed as a collection of reflections about God at work in the communal life of His people through multiple generations. This is a creative, energetic, enjoyable deep dive that will be of benefit to those who want to grow in their engagement with the Old Testament.”

—Timothy, G. Crawford, PhD
Dean of the College of Christian Studies
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

“Weaving biblical poetry with biblical prose and ancient context with contemporary illustrations, Wallace guides students of the Old Testament to see the grand story of the Old Testament. By contextualizing their learning in the book of Psalms, Israel’s book of praise and prayer, Wallace provides readers with a way to make meaning of the complexity and vastness of Israel’s larger story of faith.”

—Reverend Dr. Christine Jones
Associate Pastor, King’s Cross Church

“Anyone who has taught, preached, or read the Old Testament has necessarily struggled with the vastness of the material: it’s a big, diverse book. In A Prism of Song, Robert Wallace shows how the Psalms can serve as a guide through this complexity—not in ways that reduce the complexity but rather in ways that illuminate its beauty and theological power. Wallace’s survey is an accessible, engaging introduction that will help new generations see the Old Testament more clearly in all its multifaceted splendor.”

—Rebecca Poe Hays
Assistant Professor of Christian Scriptures
George W. Truett Theological Seminary
Baylor University

“Excelling as both a biblical scholar and pastoral theologian, Wallace provides the reader with a faceted lens through which to understand the diverse writings of the Old Testament. The beautiful poetic and musical compositions of the Psalter become a catalyst through which to achieve a renewed vision of the historical expanse of God’s activity among God’s people. Wallace provides a remarkable guide that allows the theological shorthand of the Psalms to come into full view as he links particular psalms or collections of psalms to primary faith claims. Humor and contemporary cultural references help the reader grasp the original meaning of the biblical text. Under Wallace’s careful translation and interpretation, the book of Psalms becomes a cipher through which the reader can comprehend the complexity of the Old Testament witness, grow in faith comprehension, and celebrate the wonder that is God.”

—Mark A. Torgerson, PhD
Professor of Theological Studies
Judson University