<span>The presence of didactic, wisdom-like passages in the Book of Psalms presents a puzzle because it suggests a non-liturgical origin and pedagogical aim distinct from the more dominant psalmic language of lament and praise. Catherine Petrany argues for a literary and theological approach to the
The Psalter Reclaimed: Praying and Praising with the Psalms
โ Scribed by Gordon Wenham
- Publisher
- Crossway
- Year
- 2013
- Tongue
- English
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
One of the most respected Old Testament scholars of our time introduces us to the history of scholarship on the Psalter and provides hermeneutical guidelines for interpreting the bookโ making accessible to us the transforming messages of the Psalms.
โฆ Subjects
Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction, REL006000
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