Steve Parrish is professor emeritus of Old Testament at Memphis Theological Seminary. His primary research interests have been creation theology in the Hebrew Bible and the Book of Psalms. In addition to his book, A Story of the Psalms: Conversation, Canon, and Congregation, he has published many articles and essays during his career. Steve is an ordained Cumberland Presbyterian Minister and has served as pastored several churches. He enjoys walking, gardening, grandchildren, and, as the occasions present themselves playing guitar and song writing.