Psalms: An Introduction and Commentary (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries | TOTC)
Overview
The book of Psalms is the heart of the Old Testament, the libretto of the most vibrant worship imaginable. It informs our intellect, stimulates our imagination, arouses our emotions and stirs us to holy thoughts and actions. It is also a pivotal witness to, and anticipation of, Jesus Christ. Tremper Longman’s commentary interprets each psalm in its Old Testament setting, summarizes its message and reflects on its significance from a New Testament perspective, noting any citation and also providing a Christological reading. This fresh commentary brings new perspectives from the two previous Tyndale commentaries on the Psalms by Derek Kidner.
Top Highlights
“This opening and closing proclamation indicates that the psalmist’s main purpose is to draw attention to the majesty of God.” (Page 79)
“Interestingly, the psalmist’s first request is not to forestall death or remove misery, but rather to become self-aware. He does not want to live as though he is going to live forever, but rather in the knowledge of his mortality. Why? To have a heart of wisdom. Wisdom is the ability to live life in an authentic way. A wise person knows how to make the right choices at the right time.” (Pages 328–329)
“The assumption is a harmonious relationship between those who are blessed and God that presupposes obedience to God’s commands (see Deut. 28:1–2). The ramification of a healthy restored relationship with God will be good relationships with other human beings as well as with creation itself. In other words, it will be a return to Eden-like conditions.” (Page 57)
“The rod and the staff are implements that the shepherd uses to fend off predators and to goad the sheep in the right direction and towards provision.” (Page 136)
“Thirdly, psalms often present pictures of God, which find their ultimate expression in Jesus.” (Page 50)
- Title: Psalms: An Introduction and Commentary
- Author: Tremper Longman III
- Series: Tyndale Commentaries
- Volume: 15–16
- Publisher: Inter-Varsity
- Print Publication Date: 2014
- Logos Release Date: 2017
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. O.T. Psalms › Commentaries
- ISBNs: 9781783591633, 1783591633
- Resource ID: LLS:TOTC19PSLONGMAN
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-02-23T00:05:37Z
Tremper Longman III serves as Distinguished Scholar and Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at Westmont College. He has written over 35 books, including commentaries on Genesis, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Daniel, Nahum, and Revelation. His books have been translated into 18 different languages. In addition, as a Hebrew scholar, he is one of the main translators of the popular New Living Translation, and has served as a consultant on other popular Bible translations, including The Message, the New Century Version, the Christian Standard Bible, and the Common Bible. He has also edited and contributed to a number of study Bibles and Bible dictionaries, most recently The Baker Illustrated Bible Dictionary.
He earned his BA from Ohio Wesleyan University, his MDiv from Westminster Theological Seminary, and both his MPhil and PhD from Yale University. Dr. Longman and his wife, Alice, have three sons and eight grandchildren.