A Theological Introduction to the Book of Psalms
The Psalms as Torah
Published on 1. December 2011
145 pages
978-1-4267-5007-6 (ISBN)
Description
Taking his point of departure from the newest frontier of research, McCann reads the psalms in the context of their final shape and canonical form. He interprets the psalms as scripture as well as in their character as songs, prayers, and poetry from Israel's history. McCann's intent is to contribute to the church's recovery of the psalms as torah--as instruction, as a guide to prayer, praise of God, and pious living. The explicit connections which McCann draws from the psalms to the New Testament and to Christian faith and life are extensive, making his work suitable for serious study of the psalms in academic and in church settings. An appendix examines the tradition of singing the psalms and offers suggestions for the use of the psalms in worship.
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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.
Content
- Cover
- Half title
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction and Purpose
- Part I: The Shape of the Book of Psalms
- Chapter 1 The Psalms as Torah, Then and Now
- Chapter 2 The Psalms and the Reign of God
- Part II: Instruction for Praise and Praise as Instruction
- Chapter 3 Praise and Identity: The Majesty of God and the Glory of Mortals
- Chapter 4 Praise and Activity: Who Shall Ascend the Hill of the Lord?
- Part III: Instruction for Prayer and Prayer as Instruction
- Chapter 5 Prayer and Identity: Out of the Depths
- Chapter 6 Prayer and Identity: For I Know My Transgressions
- Chapter 7 Prayer and Activity: Vengeance, Catharsis, and Compassion
- Part IV: Instruction for Profession and Profession as Instruction
- Chapter 8 Assurance: You Are with Me
- Chapter 9 God's Space and God's Time
- Conclusion: The Psalms and Jesus Christ
- Appendix: The Singing of the Psalms
- Notes
- Scripture Index
