The Psalms: A Commentary
Overview
Weiser’s commentary focuses on the book of Psalms. Specially highlighted is the role of feasts and festivals in the life of ancient Israel. Readers will gain a focused perspective into the cultural background of the Psalms along with accompanying interpretation.
Top Highlights
“It is possible to deduce from the psalm a full-fledged ‘theology’ of the law, in both its theoretical and its practical aspects.” (Page 740)
“the law is here not regarded as an irksome burden but as a source of joy” (Page 104)
“he has not only separated from God, but in his blind arrogance even tries to put himself above God” (Page 104)
“the word of God and the law of God as the decisive factor in every sphere of life” (Page 740)
“but it speaks of the meaning and the value of life which the godly man discovers by living his life in obedience to God” (Page 105)
- Title: The Psalms: A Commentary
- Author: Artur Weiser
- Series: The Old Testament Library
- Publisher: Westminster
- Print Publication Date: 1998
- Logos Release Date: 2017
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. O.T. Psalms › Commentaries
- ISBNs: 9780664222970, 9780334013488, 0664222978, 0334013488
- Resource ID: LLS:OTL19PS
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T20:33:22Z
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