Invitation to the Psalms: A Guide For Transformative Reading
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The Book of Psalms is perhaps the most cherished book in the Old Testament. In this lively volume, two experienced teachers invite students to read and explore the Psalter and roam widely among its poems. The book introduces the dynamics...
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The Book of Psalms is perhaps the most cherished book in the Old Testament. In this lively volume, two experienced teachers invite students to read and explore the Psalter and roam widely among its poems. The book introduces the dynamics of the biblical text, helping students become careful and attentive readers. It covers how to read Hebrew poetry, the Psalter's basic genres, the idea of "the psalmist," the metaphorical world of the Psalms, and the theology of the Psalms. Sidebars, discussion questions, and plenty of examples enhance the reading experience. This clear and concise guide is accessible to all serious students of the Bible.
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PRODUCT DETAIL
- Catalogue Code 359761
- Product Code 9780801036446
- ISBNÂ 0801036445
- EANÂ 9780801036446
- Pages 192
- Department Academic
- Category Biblical Studies
- Sub-Category General
- Publisher Baker Book House
- Publication Date Apr 2013
- Sales Rank 59263
- Dimensions 215 x 139 x 15mm
- Weight 0.272kg
Rolf Jacobson
Rolf A. Jacobson (Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary) is Associate Professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota. . He has authored numerous books and Bible studies and is a contributing writer to The Lutheran Handbook (2005); The Lutheran Handbook II (2007), and most recently Sounding in the Theology of Psalms: Perspectives and Methods in Contemporary Scholarship
- Introduction<br>1. Why Is My Bible Repeating Itself? Learning To Understand Hebrew Poetry<br>2. What Is A Psalm? Learning To Understand Different Psalm Genres--part 1<br>3. What Is A Psalm? Learning To Understand Different Psalm Genres--part 2<br>4. What Is A Psalmist? Learning To Understand The Voice And Life Situations Of The Psalms<br>5. Is God A Rock, A Light, Or A Shepherd? Learning To Understand Metaphors, Imagery, And Symbolism In The Psalms<br>6. "who Is The King Of Glory?" Learning To Understand The Theology Of The Psalms
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