The People’s Bible: Psalms 73–150

by John F. Brug

Publisher:

Northwestern Publishing House

, 1989

Overview

This volume continues the commentary on the book of Psalms, beginning with Psalm 73. These psalms are the works of various authors, including David, Moses, Asaph, and the sons of Korah. Some psalm collections in this volume include the Passover Hallel (113–118), the Songs of Ascents (120–134) and the Hallelujah Psalms (146–150).

Many people have found The People’s Bible to be the most reliable Bible commentary series published. It’s the laypeople’s Bible—down to earth, clearly written, easy to read and understand, filled with practical and contemporary applications. The Christ-centered commentary follows the Scripture sections containing explanations of the text, historical background, maps, illustrations, and archaeological information.

The People’s Bible commentaries are great for personal or group study.

Key Features

• Historical background
• Maps, illustrations, and archaeological information
• Practical and contemporary applications

Contents

Top Highlights

“The second part of the prayer is a plea for mercy.” (Page 85)

“Verse 1 was quoted by Jesus as a proof of his deity (Matthew 22:44). David, the speaker of verse 1, says, ‘The Lord Yahweh says to my lord and master, ‘Sit at my right hand.’ ’ If David, the greatest king of Israel, calls the Messiah his Lord, then the Messiah must be more than David’s descendant; he must be true God as well.” (Page 160)

“God’s eternity is not simply described as the opposite of our mortality; it is proclaimed as the answer to our mortality. Since God is immortal and eternal, he can be a dwelling place for his people throughout all generations.” (Page 82)

“Since we have only one life and that one life is short, we should use it to gain the wisdom that comes from God.” (Page 85)

“It is a unity based on shared loyalty to God and his Word” (Page 239)

Product Details

• Title: The People’s Bible: Psalms 73–150
• Author: John F. Brug
• Publisher: Northwestern Publishing House
• Publication Date: 2001
• Pages: 285

About John F. Brug

John F. Brug has a Ph.D. in ancient Semitic languages and archaeology from the Center for Ancient Studies of the University of Minnesota. Using this knowledge, Brug participated in excavations at Tel Michal, Tel Gerisa, and Jaffa, Israel.

Brug taught Old Testament, Psalms, Christian Doctrine, and Church Fellowship at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary for more than thirty years. He also taught short-term at six other seminaries around the world and served as a professor at Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minnesota, from 1978 to 1983. He retired from teaching in 2015.

In addition to his academic contributions, Brug served as a parish pastor from 1971 to 1978, organizing three mission congregations in western Pennsylvania.

More recently, Brug served as the General Editor and Old Testament Editor of the Wartburg Project. He has also served as the editor of Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly for more than twenty years. Brug lives in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, with his wife Irene.