Purists, beware. Stephen Mitchell’s “A Book of Psalms” is not so much a translation of the sacred poem-prayers as it is a believer’s reinterpretation. “My primary allegiance in these psalms,” Mitchell ...

Is God a terrible God? Consider the following passages from the Psalms: Psalm 45:4 And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach ...