This book offers unique insights into the Psalms and sketches a variety of interpretive possibilities. The exposition of Psalm texts against the background of their different historical and/or cultic settings in the ancient Near East sets a firm basis for their reapplication in … more
This volume is a collection of studies by various authors. The chosen psalms are from the three-year lectionary readings listed in Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal. The psalms flow from the deep faith of their ancient authors and touch the faith of modern readers. These sermon … more
Recognizing Your Messiah in the Psalms is a study of a unique prophetic book. Product Details Title: Recognizing Your Messiah in the Psalms Author: Bernard E. Northrup Publisher: Logos Research Systems, Inc. Publication Date: 1997 more
Hans-Joachim Kraus’s Theology of the Psalms is meant to accompany, enrich, and complement his magisterial 2-volume commentary (also available in this collection). In the Psalms, Yahweh reveals himself in the history of his people. The Psalms point beyond themselves to the mystery … more
…text. The central exegetical tradition is strongly Antiochene, being dependent on the commentary of Theodore of Mopsuestia (in Julian's translation), while another branch understands the Psalms as principally about David, rather than Christologically or as about later Jewish history. … 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
This volume is a contribution to the contemporary debate on the purpose of the Psalms in the Bible. In it, David Mitchell maintains that the Psalms contain a clear and purposeful order and a discernable record of eschatological events—Israel in exile, the appearance of a Messiah, … more
Martyn Lloyd-Jones reflects on nine passages from the Psalms and weaves them together with everyday life and the world in which we live. He reminds us that the Psalms are much more than beautiful songs; in the psalmists' words we find the way for living the Christian life. For those … more
This is a formidable collection of previously published essays by this distinguished Old Testament scholar. Three significant areas of biblical studies have been a focus of the author's attention throughout his career: the Bible in its ancient Near Eastern world, the Psalms, and … more
…including ministry, the doctrine of grace, and Psalm 119. Zemek's thorough exegesis analyzes each subject of study to bring readers a comprehensive and technical understanding of its homiletic and practical value. He emphasizes the importance of understanding important terms in their … more
…Benevolence of God (1 John 4:8) God's Care for His People Divine Goodness Celebrated (Psalm 103:1-4) The Father God Likened to a Husbandman (John 15:1) Forgiveness With God (Psalm 130:3) God Is for His People (Romans 8:31) God Our King (Ecclesiastes 8:4) God the Refuge of His People (Psalm 46:1) … more
…Eight volumes of Old and New Testament commentary Insight from some of today's top theologians and biblical scholars Perfect for students, pastors, those in the academic world, and laity Individual Titles Genesis Joshua Psalms Lamentations Philippians Colossians & Philemon 1 Peter 2 … more
…” are far from postmodern in their outlook. But there is ample evidence here that the postmodern is indeed the direction in which his mind has been moving. The essays are organized in eight sections (Method, Literature, History, Theology, Language, Psalms, Job, and, for … more
…scholars of both the Old and New Testament. From Claus Westermann’s 3-volume commentary on Genesis to the 3-volume commentary on the Psalms by Hans-Joachim Kraus, these volumes examine the text of Scripture in penetrating detail with a fresh translation, detailed commentary, and … more
…Goldingay John Goldingay is David Allan Hubbard Professor of Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. His books include Models for Scripture, Models for Interpretation of Scripture, Walk On, and commentaries on Psalms, Isaiah and Daniel. Sample Pages from the … more
