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 GodWord of GodWerkbuch PsalmenWerkbuch Psalmen IIIJohann Tobias Beck< prize in 2011. This prize to the value of 1000 Euro has been awarded annually since 1987 for outstanding biblically-founded theological literature.

Dr. Weber is priest in Bern and teaches the Old Testament at two Seminars in Switzerland.