Sing a New Song

The Psalms in Medieval Art and Life

Roger S. Wieck, Deirdre Jackson, Frederica Law-Turner , Joshua O'Driscoll

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D Giles Ltd
09 September 2025

A beautifully illustrated art historical reference book which explores in depth the central role of the Book of Psalms in the Middle Ages from the sixth to the sixteenth centuries.

Traditionally ascribed to King David, the Hebrew Book of Psalms is a varied collection of sacred poems that constitute the longest and most popular book of the Bible. Offering inspiration, hope, and comfort to people for thousands of years, these verses include expressions of lament and loss, petitions and confessions, as well as exclamations of joy and thanksgiving-universal themes that speak to what it means to be human.

Sing a New Song: The Psalms in Medieval Art and Life traces the impact of the psalms on men and women of medieval Europe from the sixth to the sixteenth century. It encompasses daily practices and performance, as well as the creation of Psalters (Books of Psalms), some of the most richly ornamented manuscripts ever made. Life, liturgy, and art in the Middle Ages and Renaissance were suffused by psalms. They were present at the beginning of one's life and at the end: children learned to read from psalms, and the dying were comforted by their recitation. Exploring the integration of the psalms in medieval life, this stunningly illustrated and comprehensive publication charts the ubiquitous presence of this poetry in people's lives for over a millennium.

AUTHORS: Roger S. Wieck is the Melvin R. Seiden Curator and Department Head of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts, Morgan Library & Museum. Joshua O'Driscoll is associate curator of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts, Morgan Library & Museum. Deirdre Jackson is assistant curator, Morgan Library & Museum. Frederica Law-Turner is an independent art historian specializing in medieval illuminated manuscripts and tapestries. Emerald Lucas is Belle da Costa Greene Curatorial Fellow, Morgan Library & Museum.

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Internationally important collection of manuscripts and printed books illuminates the importance of Psalms in the lives of ordinary people then and now. .

Scholarly apparatus includes an index of cited manuscripts featured in the accompanying exhibition, and their locations, a crucial source of reference for scholars, endnotes, selected bibliography, and a general index.

150 colour illustrations

Contributions by: Deirdre Jackson, Frederica Law-Turner, Joshua O'Driscoll
Edited by: Roger S. Wieck
Assisted by: Emerald Lucas
Imprint: D Giles Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 205mm,
ISBN: 9781917273022
ISBN 10: 1917273029
Pages: 232
Publication Date: 09 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Roger S. Wieck is the Melvin R. Seiden Curator and department head of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts, Morgan Library & Museum Joshua O'Driscoll is associate curator of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts, Morgan Library & Museum Deirdre Jackson is assistant curator, Morgan Library & Museum Frederica Law-Turner is an independent art historian specializing in medieval illuminated manuscripts and tapestries Emerald Lucas is Belle da Costa Greene Curatorial Fellow, Morgan Library & Museum

Reviews for Sing a New Song: The Psalms in Medieval Art and Life

For Imperial Splendor: The Art of the Book in the Holy Roman Empire, 800-1500 ""This well-produced book will become a useful resource.""--William J. Diebold, The Burlington Magazine ""Joins the authors' meticulous historical analysis with more than 150 lush, full-color illustrations of these magnificent books and their elaborate bindings.""--Lauren Moya Ford, Hyperallergic ""Expertly combines cogent, insightful text with superlative illustrations.""--Ed Voves, Art Eyewitness