The theological engagement with the biblical psalms and the Psalter cannot be limited to the discussion of factual statements, themes and concepts. Spirituality is a genuine concern since the Psalter involves people in a conversation with God (which ranges from lament to praise), but simultaneously also attempts to provide guidance on the way of life. The uniqueness of the Psalter as a book in the Bible consists of its being simultaneously >words to God (prayer) and Word of God (Scripture). The Werkbuch Psalmen series aims to facilitate a transfer from resources and insights in psalms research to the realms of theological studies, church and parish service and the school. In volumes I and II, the focus is on textual analyses coupled with suggestions for practical use, while volume III attempts to provide a synthetic view with a focus on the message of the book as a whole and the themes encountered in it. The third volume can nonetheless be read as a work on its own. Werkbuch Psalmen III was awarded the Johann Tobias Beck