Psalms / James Luther Mays.
Material type: TextSeries: Interpretation, a Bible commentary for teaching and preachingPublication details: Louisville : John Knox Press, c1994.Description: xi, 457 p. ; 24 cmISBN:- 080423115X (alk. paper)
- 9780804231152 (alk. paper)
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- BS1430.3 .M33 1994
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Book: Standard | Hewitson Library, Presbyterian Research Centre | Main | BS1430.3 .M39 1994 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 16-481 | ||
Knox | Hewitson Library, Presbyterian Research Centre | Main | PIT 32 May (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Withdrawn | 94-448 |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 453-457).
Introduction. The importance of the Psalms -- The anatomy of a Psalm -- The history of the Psalms -- The Book of Psalms -- Types of Psalms -- The theology of the Psalms -- Using the Psalms and the commentary -- Commentary. Book one : Psalms 1-41 -- Book two : Psalms 42-72 -- Book three : Psalms 73-89 -- Book four : Psalms 90-106 -- Book five : Psalms 107-150.
The Psalms have a double identity. They are scripture and liturgy. They compose a book of the Bible and are found in our hymnals and books of worship and prayer. When we think of them in historical perspective, another identity emerges. They are the liturgical poetry of ancient Israel, texts with a history of composition and use before they became scripture. A commentary in this Interpretation series needs to keep all three identities in view. That puts some strain on the commentator's task. The attempt to interpret the Psalms in awareness of the depth in their identity explains some things about the commentary and its writing. - Preface.
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