A Theological Introduction to the Book of Psalms
The Psalms as Torah
Published on 1. August 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
206 pages
978-0-687-41468-0 (ISBN)
Description
In a fresh approach to the Book of Psalms, McCann reads them in the context of their final shape and canonical form. He interprets the Psalms in their identity as Scripture as well as in their character as songs, prayers, and poetry from Israel's history. "A solid, balanced, and helpful introduction to the Book of Psalms".--Patrick D. Miller, Princeton Theologial Seminary.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Nashville, Tennessee
United States
Target group
Adult education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
black & white illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
343 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-687-41468-0 (9780687414680)
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12/2011
Abingdon Press
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Person
J. Clinton McCann, Jr., is Evangelical Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Eden Theological Seminary. An internationally recognized expert on the Psalms, his numerous publications include A Theological Introduction to the Book of Psalms: The Psalms as Torah and the Psalms commentary in The New Interpreter s Bible (Vol. IV). An ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA), he served as consulting translator of the Psalms for the Common English Bible, and he has lectured or taught for church groups or academic settings in twenty-six states.