The Psalter As Witness
Theology, Poetry, and Genre
Published on 30. March 2017
Book
Hardback
216 pages
978-1-4813-0556-3 (ISBN)
Description
The Psalter as Witness considers the complexity of the Psalms as well as their role in bearing witness to the theological claims that comprise Israel's traditions. While no single volume can readily capture the full range of the Psalter's theology, these chapters provide rich reflection on significant themes in selected psalms, in collections of psalms, and even across the structure of the Psalter itself. The result of the Baylor-Bonn symposium, The Psalter as Witness employs the full array of methodological approaches to the Psalms practiced in both Germany and North America. The Psalter as Witness thus effectively mirrors the theological, thematic, and generic intricacies of the Psalms in the myriad ways interpreters read the Psalter. The Psalms here become a window into the central, life-giving commitments of Israel in its call to justice and mercy, its practice of ethics and politics, and its worship and life with God.
Reviews / Votes
The abundance of footnotes, technical terms, and Hebrew throughout make this volume particularly useful for those with a professional interest in the study of the Psalms. -- Brother John R. Barker, OFM -- The Bible TodayMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Waco
United States
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
476 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4813-0556-3 (9781481305563)
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05/2017
Baylor University Press
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Persons
W. Dennis Tucker, Jr. is Professor of Christian Scriptures at George W. Truett Theological Seminary.W. H. Bellinger, Jr. is Chair of the Department of Religion, W. Marshall and Lulie Craig Chairholder in Bible, and Professor of Religion at Baylor University.
Content
Part One. Theological Approaches to the Psalms
1. Poetry and Theology in the Psalms: Psalm 133
W. H. Bellinger Jr.
2. Feminine Imagery and Theology in the Psalter: Psalms 90, 91, and 92
Nancy deClaiss? (R)-Walford
3. ""Who Is Like the Lord Our God?"": Theology and Ethics in the Psalms
Harry P. Nasuti
4. David and the Political Theology of the Psalter
Stephen Breck Reid
5. Spatial Theory and Theology in Psalms 46-48
Till Magnus Steiner
Part Two. Theological Themes in the Psalms
6. Human Transience, Justice, and Mercy: Psalm 103
Johannes Schnocks
7. The God of Heaven in Book 5 of the Psalter
W. Dennis Tucker Jr.
8. The Theology of the Poor in the Psalter
Johannes Bremer
9. The Elohistic Psalter: Formation and Purpose
Frank-Lothar Hossfeld
10. The Elohistic Psalter: History and Theology
Joel S. Burnett
Part Three. Genre and Theology
11. The Psalter as a Book: Genre as Key to Its Theology
Egbert Ballhorn
12. Genre, Theology, and the God of the Psalms
Rolf Jacobson
1. Poetry and Theology in the Psalms: Psalm 133
W. H. Bellinger Jr.
2. Feminine Imagery and Theology in the Psalter: Psalms 90, 91, and 92
Nancy deClaiss? (R)-Walford
3. ""Who Is Like the Lord Our God?"": Theology and Ethics in the Psalms
Harry P. Nasuti
4. David and the Political Theology of the Psalter
Stephen Breck Reid
5. Spatial Theory and Theology in Psalms 46-48
Till Magnus Steiner
Part Two. Theological Themes in the Psalms
6. Human Transience, Justice, and Mercy: Psalm 103
Johannes Schnocks
7. The God of Heaven in Book 5 of the Psalter
W. Dennis Tucker Jr.
8. The Theology of the Poor in the Psalter
Johannes Bremer
9. The Elohistic Psalter: Formation and Purpose
Frank-Lothar Hossfeld
10. The Elohistic Psalter: History and Theology
Joel S. Burnett
Part Three. Genre and Theology
11. The Psalter as a Book: Genre as Key to Its Theology
Egbert Ballhorn
12. Genre, Theology, and the God of the Psalms
Rolf Jacobson