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A Commentary on the Psalms: 1-41 Hardcover – February 9, 2012

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For thousands of years, the Book of Psalms has been one of God's people's richest resources for expression of worship and development of the spiritual life. At the same time it is one of the more complex and challenging sections of the Bible for expositors. Pastors, teachers, and all serious students of the Bible will find this commentary invaluable for developing their understanding of the Psalms and for improving their ability to expound it with precision and depth.

For each psalm, Dr. Allen Ross guides the reader through a detailed exegetical outline, proposes a homiletical outline, and offers a summary expository idea of the message of the whole psalm.

The commentary includes discussion throughout of three primary challenges to understanding the Psalms:

  • Textual issues: Every major textual difficulty is addressed in order to help the expositor understand the interpretive issues and make decisions when there are multiple available readings.
  • Poetic language: The Psalms are full of poetic imagery, devices and structures. Ross discusses this "language" of Hebrew poetry in its context with each psalm, specifying the precise devices being used and how they work in the psalm.
  • The Psalms' Hebrew grammar and syntax pose a challenge to many expositors, whether they are familiar with Hebrew or not. This commentary illuminates Hebrew constructions word meanings in a way that is helpful both to readers who are comfortable with Hebrew and those who are not.
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"Ross has given us the rich reflections of decades of research and teaching. But make no mistake. This is no sterile tome; it is a thorough, erudite exposition grounded in a deep faith for which students of the Psalms will be grateful for years to come."
M. Daniel Carroll R., Distinguished Professor of Old Testament, Denver Seminary

"Every generation or so a benchmark publication emerges that eclipses all works of the genre that have preceded it and sets the standard for all subsequent attempts. Ross has accomplished this in his massive three volume commentary on Psalms."
Eugene Merrill, Distinguished Professor of Old Testament, Dallas Theological Seminary

"Professor Ross's extensive and superb introduction alone is worth the purchase of the commentary."
C. Hassell Bullock, Franklin S. Dyrness Professor of Biblical Studies Emeritus, Wheaton College

"An invaluable tool for all those who seek to understand and expound the Book of Psalms. …[Ross] guides the expositor through each step of observation, analysis, interpretation, and application, which if followed are sure to enrich preaching and teaching of the Psalms."
John N. Oswalt, Visiting Distinguished Professor of Old Testament, Asbury Theological Seminary

"This commentary, which is the culmination of his years of research and reflection on the Psalter, exhibits the exegetical skill and theological insight that readers have come to expect from this outstanding scholar…It is the finest commentary on the Psalms available today."
Robert B. Chisholm, Jr., Chair and Professor of Old Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary

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The Book of Psalms has been the people of God's richest resource for expressing worship and developing the spiritual life. It is also one of the more complex and challenging sections of the Bible to expound responsibly and meaningfully. Pastors, teachers, and all serious students of the Bible will find this commentary invaluable for developing their understanding of the Psalms and for improving their ability to expound it with precision and depth.

Allen P. Ross, Ph D, University of Cambridge, is professor of divinity at Beeson Divinity School. He is the author of Creation and Blessing: A Guide to the Study and Exposition of Genesis and Holiness to the LORD: A Guide to the Exposition of the Book of Leviticus.

"Ross has given us the rich reflections of decades of research and teaching. But make no mistake. This is no sterile tome; it is a thorough, erudite exposition grounded in a deep faith for which students of the Psalms will be grateful for years to come."
M. Daniel Carroll R., Distinguished Professor of Old Testament, Denver Seminary

"Every generation or so a benchmark publication emerges that eclipses all works of the genre that have preceded it and sets the standard for all subsequent attempts. Ross has accomplished this in his massive three volume commentary on Psalms."
Eugene Merrill, Distinguished Professor of Old Testament, Dallas Theological Seminary

"Professor Ross's extensive and superb introduction alone is worth the purchase of the commentary."
C. Hassell Bullock, Franklin S. Dyrness Professor of Biblical Studies Emeritus, Wheaton College

"An invaluable tool for all those who seek to understand and expound the Book of Psalms. …[Ross] guides the expositor through each step of observation, analysis, interpretation, and application, which if followed are sure to enrich preaching and teaching of the Psalms."
John N. Oswalt, Visiting Distinguished Professor of Old Testament, Asbury Theological Seminary

"This commentary, which is the culmination of his years of research and reflection on the Psalter, exhibits the exegetical skill and theological insight that readers have come to expect from this outstanding scholar…It is the finest commentary on the Psalms available today."
Robert B. Chisholm, Jr., Chair and Professor of Old Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kregel Academic (February 9, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 944 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 082542562X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0825425622
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.9 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 2 x 9 inches
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  • R Case
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best Commentary for Preachers Available!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2012
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    For the content of this excellent commentary, see the other well-written reviews. But if you're a busy pastor looking for an excellent, all-round balanced commentary on the Psalms, this is IMHO by far the best commentary available.

    In seminary, we used Ross' grammar for first & second year Hebrew; all this to say that he is indeed a top-notch Hebrew scholar (you can also see his excellent commentary on Genesis to confirm his profound understanding on parallelism, chiasms, etc.). However, he has a pastor's heart. The chapters are virtually sermons. I own Wilson's NIVAC commentary (vol. 1) on Psalms, and this is far more practical IMHO. Also, I own Goldingay's massive 3 volume commentary series on the Psalms. I prefer Ross; he just seems to use the Hebrew when it's needed, whereas Goldingay leaves me frustrated most of the time I reference him. This is meatier than Van Gemeren's, as there is much more room for him to explain prose, the Hebrew words, grammar, etc. Yet it's so unbelievably practical.

    If I could rate this higher than 5 stars, I would. Preacher's you need this volume. I've been waiting for years for this to come out; this was worth the wait. Now I eagerly await further volumes. (Finally, Ross is a first rate biblical theological scholar as well [see his "recalling the hope of glory"]; basically, he understands the progressive 'big picture' of God's redemptive purposes as they unfold & culminate in fulfillment in the incarnation, crucifixion, resurrection & return of Jesus Christ). Soli Deo Gloria!
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    These commentaries are fantastic for preaching!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A treasure and invaluable reference
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    I researched a few commentaries before I decided to purchase this commentary. This by far, is one of the best commentaries in my library. I really enjoy the commentary and do not find it overly difficult to understand. I have recommended this commentary to many of my friends already. The study goes deep enough to bring out the emotions and trials that the Psalmist wrote, without losing you while it goes into details. I currently have only this volume but cannot wait to get the other two volumes.
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  • Philippe Chavanne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Deep exegesis of the Psalms, beautifully researched, a re-discovery of Tehillim
    Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2018
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    This book is a pearl, and it's definitely not for swine. In-depth exegesis of the Psalms, from a heavily linguistic approach. I pair it with a series of lectures delivered on the topic by Rabbi Josif Mizrachi, to deepen the historical and hebraic (linguistical) context further. Though this creates tension in the interpretation of some parts of the text, the two approaches complement each other. Highly recommended to re-discover this most important book of the Bible.
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  • Philip Bramblet
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for Teaching the Pslams
    Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2017
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    This is an excellent commentary for pastors / teachers. Ross provides both an exegetical outline and an expository outline for each Psalm. His scholarship is solid and his applicational suggestions are good. I'm currently teaching from the Psalms and finding it very useful indeed. As a bonus, the long introduction is basically a brief hermeneutics course.
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  • Kraig Pullam
    5.0 out of 5 stars Instant Classic
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2015
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    If you love exegesis, you will love Allen Ross's dealings with the Psalms in these three volumes. As a Hebrew scholar, Ross skillfully gives the thrust of grammar and syntax in every verse, and communicates the situational ethic of the Psalmist in the text, in layman's terms. As a very busy Pastor preaching through the Psalms, this helps me get to the clear meaning and mood of the text. While Vangemerin is the longstanding constant on Psalms, Ross gives me the info from a different angle; and in a more condensed form, along with a practical heading. Highly Recommend!
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  • Harry
    5.0 out of 5 stars Important
    Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2017
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    All three of the Ross volumes on the Psalms are important. Whenever you study any psalm, you'll want to know what Ross says about it. He won't necessarily be all you'll need to consult, but you'll want to check with him to see what he says. (A slight annoyance is that from time to time you'll come across a typographical error.)
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Superb work for use in preaching/teaching!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2017
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    One of the best pulpit commentaries on the Psalms currently available. I highly recommend it, although it might be less usuable for those who knowledge of biblical Hebrew is lacking.
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