CANCELLED: PsalmSeason: An Encounter With the Wisdom of the Psalms

A rabbi and a Roman Catholic biblical scholar decided we wanted to explore the biblical Book of Psalms—a collection of beautiful, gritty, desperate, and uplifting prayer poems—in our time and place. The ensuing project, PsalmSeason, now under contract for publication through Paraclete Press, brings together a diverse group of religious leaders, cultural critics, musicians, poets, artists, and activists to explore the Psalms. Like the ancient Hebrew writers, we seek to express our anger, dread, and sorrow, while also giving thanks for the preciousness of life and recommitting ourselves to actively work for a better future. In turning to the Psalms, we join a great tradition of Jewish, Christian, and other seekers who viewed this time-worn text as a prism through which to explore their deepest thoughts and feelings. These ancient Hebrew poets model for us the power of calling out to God, to ourselves, and to our communities in different—often extreme—moments of life.