THEO 215/315: The Psalms: Commentaries

Wilbur adds his unique touch of inspiration to the information. This fresh translation from the Hebrew comes from the very heart and mind of today's Messianic Jewish movement--making it a worthwhile read, even if it didn't have the expert commentary.

The influence of Psalms is immense, both in terms of the worship of God's people and in the spiritual experience of countless individuals. James H. Waltner aims to help readers find their way through Psalms, encounter God, and be led into obedience and praise.

Brueggemann explores the rich historical, literary, theological, and spiritual content of the Psalms while focusing on various themes such as praise, lament, violence, and wisdom. He masterful take on the Psalms as prayers will help readers to unveil their hopes and fears before God and, in turn, feel God's grace unveiled to them.

This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology.

Craigie's translations and interpretations of each of the first fifty psalms apply insights into the Hebrew language and Israel's literature drawn from Ugaritic texts. He provides a careful and critical analysis of various controversial proposals based on these sources for understanding the early substance and later form of the Psalter.

Wilson reveals the links between the Bible and our present times. While he considers each psalm in itself, Wilson goes much further, examining whole groups of psalms and, ultimately, the entire Psalter, its purpose, and its use from the days of Hebrew temple worship onward through church history.

The influence of Psalms is immense, both in terms of the worship of God's people and in the spiritual experience of countless individuals. James H. Waltner aims to help readers find their way through Psalms, encounter God, and be led into obedience and praise.

Mays sets forth what the Psalms say about God, creation, humanity, and the life of faith. Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the Bible in the church.

Zenger, offers to Christians a new understanding of these powerful, albeit disquieting, psalms. These psalms are laments that cry out against violence and injustice in the world and have great relevance to people of faith today.

Knight show how these songs of salvation speak as eloquently for today's men and women as they did for the first of God's Chosen People. Carrying forward brilliantly the pattern established by Barclay's New Testament series, the Daily Study Bible has been extended to cover the entire Old Testament as well.

This volume covers Augustine's notes and commentaries on Psalms 1 through 29. Augustine’s theme is the Church, less as an external institution than as the very focus and center of God and Christ.