In this work, Daniel Estes introduces you to the Old Testament poetical books—Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs. Each chapter explores one of the five poetical books. Estes first summarizes some of the book’s key issues. He then devotes the main portion of the … more
According to Hassell Bullock, "No collection of poems has ever exercised as much influence on the Western world as the Book of Psalms." The attraction for Jews, Christians, and others is surely the personal element that pervades these poems, which describe the human situation in all … more
The poetic books have certain characteristics which set them apart from the other books of the Bible. First, these books are almost entirely written in Hebrew poetry. Second, they are not historically oriented. Except for the Book of Psalms, there are few historically allusions … more
Being able to understand the Psalms and the rest of the Wisdom Literature in the Old Testament from a macro perspective is one of the most important keys to unlocking the richness of the individual Psalms and books like Song of Songs, Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. In Exploring the … more
…books on the Psalms and the Old Testament, including Vision in Worship, The Circle of Creation, and The Psalms: A Historical and Spiritual Commentary with an Introduction and Translation (included in Psalms: A Commentary, and Its New Testament … more
This volume, Poetry and Prophecy, examines some of the favorite passages in the Old Testament. The Shepherd’s Psalm, Isaiah’s prophecy of the virgin birth and the Wonderful Counselor, Ezekiel’s dry bones, and Daniel in the lion’s den—exposition of each of these texts is included. The … more
…commentaries, and suggestions for further reading; for Psalms, Corinthians, and Revelations, he also includes guides for daily devotions and meditations. Through this series of hundreds of articles that Storms previously published online, he helps readers get more out of the Bible by … more
Do you find yourself reading certain books of the Bible quite frequently—the Gospels, Psalms, Paul's letters—but almost entirely overlooking others—Ezekiel or Leviticus, for example? Or perhaps you regularly plod your way through the whole Bible but find some books very difficult … more
…Egyptian psalms. In the second section, the book tackles questions about how we got the Bible and why modern versions of the Bible differ among themselves. The chapter on literary criticism considers how biblical texts 'speak' to the reader and influences his or her attitudes, emotions … more
…Histories, by Phillip E. Satterthwaite and Gordon McConville Exploring the Old Testament, Vol. 3: The Psalms and Wisdom Literature, by Ernest Lucas Exploring the Old Testament, Vol. 4: The Prophets, Gordon McConville Exploring the Old Testament, Vol. 1: The Pentateuch Author: Gordon … more
…Psalms, and John and Paul's influence on New Testament theology, and an understanding of pagan tribalism and God's work in the spiritual realm . With the Logos Bible Software all Scripture passages in the Christian Focus Biblical Studies Collection are tagged to original language texts … more
…Expositor's Bible Commentary and has authored many articles and books on the Psalms and other Old Testament books. Raymond B. Dillard (PhD, Dropsie University) was professor of Old Testament language and literature at Westminster Theological Seminary. Sample Pages from the Print … more
…The Letters and Revelation Exploring the Old Testament, Vol. 1: The Pentateuch Exploring the Old Testament, Vol. 2: The Histories Exploring the Old Testament, Vol. 3: The Psalms and Wisdom Literature Exploring the Old Testament, Vol. 4: The Prophets Exploring the New Testament, Vol. 1: … more
…presents and upholds the most conservative case for the Mosaic authorship of the Pentateuch, the unity of Isaiah and of Zechariah, the historicity of Jonah and Esther, the exilic date of Daniel, the Davidic authorship of many of the Psalms, and the like. For here is the very book. … more
…pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 This volume, Poetry and Prophecy, examines some of the favorite passages in the Old Testament. The Shepherd’s Psalm, Isaiah’s prophecy of the virgin birth and the Wonderful Counselor, Ezekiel’s dry bones, and Daniel in the lion’s den—exposition of each of these … more
