The Psalms: An Introduction

Crenshaw, James L.

ISBN 10: 0802808549 / ISBN 13: 9780802808547

Published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2001

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Title: The Psalms: An Introduction

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company

Publication Date: 2001

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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Synopsis:

This volume offers one of the best available introductions to the psalms literature of the Bible. Specially designed for general readers, James L. Crenshaw's new book will help beginning students read the psalms with understanding and appreciation. Part 1 examines the composition and major features of the book of Psalms. Comparisons to other biblical psalms and to deutero- and noncanonical psalms are also made. Part 2 surveys the various approaches to the Psalter, illustrating with great clarity the various modes of interpreting the book. Crenshaw looks in particular at the types of psalms, their social settings, and the historical reconstruction of the Israelite experience, with special attention to ancient Near Eastern iconography. Artistic design and theological editing are also discussed. In Part 3 Crenshaw offers in-depth exegesis of four notable psalms-24, 71, 73, and 115-to show how one might fruitfully engage the text. Given its range of discussion and highly accessible style, The Psalms: An Introduction will quickly become a favorite resource for study of the psalms.

About the Author:

James L. Crenshaw is Robert L. Flowers Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Duke University Divinity School. He is the author of numerous books in biblical studies, including Story and Faith, Urgent Advice and Probing Questions, Education in Ancient Isael, and Old Testament Wisdom.