Psalms 1-72
in New Collegeville Bible Commentary
Pages
160
Publisher
Liturgical Press
Published
5/15/2013
ISBN-13
9780814628577
The book of Psalms plays a significant role in the public and private prayer of both the Jewish and Christian communities today, helping to shape the minds and hearts of modern believers.
In two commentaries, one covering Psalms 1-72 and the other Psalms 73-150, Dianne Bergant examines the theological and historical circumstances from which the psalms originated. She reveals how the psalms were intended for instruction as well as prayer, and helps us experience their lyrical nature. In a fresh encounter with these poems of lament, hymns of praise, and prayers of thanksgiving, readers gain a new appreciation for these ancient texts, remembering that God who dwells with us still is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in mercy (Pss 145:8; 103:8).
In two commentaries, one covering Psalms 1-72 and the other Psalms 73-150, Dianne Bergant examines the theological and historical circumstances from which the psalms originated. She reveals how the psalms were intended for instruction as well as prayer, and helps us experience their lyrical nature. In a fresh encounter with these poems of lament, hymns of praise, and prayers of thanksgiving, readers gain a new appreciation for these ancient texts, remembering that God who dwells with us still is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in mercy (Pss 145:8; 103:8).
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- Commentaries by Female Scholars by John Dyer
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