A Commentary on the Psalms, 3 vols. (Kregel Exegetical Library)
Overview
For thousands of years, the book of Psalms has been one of God’s people’s richest resources for worship and the spiritual life. It’s also one of the most complex and challenging sections of the Bible for expositors. Pastors, teachers, and all serious students of the Bible will find this commentary invaluable for developing their understanding of the Psalms and for improving their ability to expound it with precision and depth. Allen P. Ross guides the reader through a detailed exegesis, proposes a homiletical outline, and offers a summary expository idea of the message of each psalm.
This commentary addresses the three primary challenges to understanding the Psalms:
- Textual issues: Every major textual difficulty is addressed, helping the expositor understand the interpretive issues and make decisions when there are multiple available readings.
- Poetic language: The Psalms are full of poetic imagery, devices, and structures. Ross specifies the precise devices being used and how they work in each psalm.
- Grammar and syntax: This commentary illuminates the grammar and syntax of the Hebrew in a way that is helpful both to readers who are familiar with Hebrew and those who are not.
- Provides suggested homiletical outlines
- Includes exegetical insights by a top Old Testament scholar
- Title: A Commentary on the Psalms
- Author: Allen P. Ross
- Publisher: Kregel
- Volumes: 3
- Pages: 2784
- Resource Type: Commentaries
- Topic: Biblical Studies
Allen P. Ross is the author of Introducing Biblical Hebrew, Holiness to the Lord: A Guide to the Exposition of the Book of Leviticus, and Creation and Blessing. He has taught at Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry and Dallas Theological Seminary. He currently serves as professor of divinity at Beeson Divinity School.
Reviews
3 ratings
Ken McClurkin
5/14/2022
Brian Flaherty
10/25/2021
One of my favorite sets. I like having the text separate from the commentary so I can link them and read along in separate windows.
Charles Relfe
6/18/2020
Although I cannot yet comment on these particular volumes, I can comment on the author. After having Dr. Allen Ross as a Hebrew prof at Dallas Seminary, you can count on faithfulness to the text, precise review of the Hebrew, and a very methodical approach. Can boarder on 'dry' if reading straight through, but could be a good addition to balance less technical commentaries.
