Soundings In The Theology Of Psalms

Author : Rolf A. Jacobson
Publisher : Fortress Press
ISBN 13 : 1451417640
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Soundings in the Theology of Psalms written by Rolf A. Jacobson and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The many introductions to the psalms available to readers tend to focus on various types and forms of psalms but overlook different theological approaches to the Psalter. This volume brings together leading psalms scholars from Catholic and Protestant traditions and takes into account recent scholarship on the shape and shaping of the Psalter and on the rhetorical interpretation of the Psalms.

Author : Douglas Sean O'Donnell
Publisher : Crossway
ISBN 13 : 1433541017
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Psalms written by Douglas Sean O'Donnell and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2014-06-30 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book of Psalms powerfully resonates with the whole spectrum of human emotions and experiences, resounding with heartfelt praise, humble confession, and honest lament. Plumbing the theological depths, this guide explains the biblical text with clarity and passion—exploring the Bible's ability to transform our emotions and incline our hearts toward worship. Over the course of 12 weeks, each study in this series explores a book of the Bible and: Asks thoughtful questions to spur discussion Shows how each passage unveils the gospel Ties the text in with the whole story of Scripture Illuminates the doctrines taught in each passage Invites you to discover practical implications Helps you better understand and apply God's Word

Author : M. Daniel Carroll R.
Publisher : Penn State Press
ISBN 13 : 1575068311
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wrestling with the Violence of God written by M. Daniel Carroll R. and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2015-10-09 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The prevalence of evil and violence in the world is a growing focus of scholarly attention, especially violence done in the name of religion and violence found within the pages of the Old Testament. Many atheists consider this reason enough to reject the notion of a supreme deity. Some Christians attempt to exonerate God by reinterpreting problematic passages or by prioritizing portrayals of God’s nonviolence. Other Christians have begun to respond to violence in the Old Testament by questioning the nature of the text itself, though not rejecting belief in a good God. Wrestling with the Violence of God: Soundings in the Old Testament is a response to these challenging issues. The chapters in this volume present empathetic, holistic, and methodologically responsible readings of the Old Testament as Christian Scripture. Contributors from different nationalities, religious traditions, and educational institutions come together to address representative biblical material that depicts violence. Chapters address explicit portrayals of divine violence, human responses to violence of God and violence in the world, alternative understandings of supposedly violent texts, and a hopeful future in which violence is no more. Rather than attempt to offer a conclusive answer to the issue, this volume constructively contributes to the ongoing discussion.

Author : Geoffrey W. Grogan
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN 13 : 146742420X
Total Pages : 503 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Psalms written by Geoffrey W. Grogan and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2008-04-22 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geoffrey Grogan here tackles the growing field of Psalms research and presents an accessible theological treatment of the Psalter. He begins by surveying and evaluating the main scholarly approaches to Psalms and then provides exegesis of all the psalms, emphasizing their distinctive messages. Grogan follows with a full discussion of the Psalter's theological themes, highlighting the implications of its fivefold arrangement. He considers the massive contribution of the Psalter to biblical theology, including the way the psalms were used and interpreted by Jesus and the New Testament writers. The volume closes with an analysis of the contemporary relevance of the Psalms and a step-by-step guide to preparing a Psalms sermon, based on Psalm 8.

Author : Donald G. Bloesch
Publisher : Helmers & Howard Pub
ISBN 13 : 9780939443048
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.4X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Struggle of Prayer written by Donald G. Bloesch and published by Helmers & Howard Pub. This book was released on 1987-10-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bloesch asserts that true prayer is not humanity rising to God in order to become one with him (the mystical ideal), but God reaching out to humanity and calling for a response of obedience.

Author : Steffen G. Jenkins
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1725292394
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Imprecations in the Psalms written by Steffen G. Jenkins and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2022-02-04 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The gap between the New Testament and the Imprecatory Psalms is less than we think. When faced with prayers against enemies in the Psalms, we are too quick to assume that these Old Testament authors were ignorant of some basic New Testament ethics. They are self-righteous, thinking they have earned God’s favor. They don’t know that the wicked can repent and be forgiven. They believe in vengeance and hating their enemies. We assume wrongly. These prayers are far more aware than many modern churchgoers of how deeply our own sin runs, so that even when persecuted, we are not automatically entitled to divine help. Even when we are truly entitled to justice against unrighteous attackers, if God rescues us, that is unmerited grace. Further, the psalms are fully aware that their enemies can repent, and they show mercy to them. The Book of Psalms teaches its readers—individuals and the whole people of God—to desire the repentance, forgiveness, and divine blessing of all nations, even the people’s most vicious enemies.

Author : Hubert James Keener
Publisher : Penn State Press
ISBN 13 : 1575068702
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Canonical Exegesis of the Eighth Psalm written by Hubert James Keener and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2013-10-31 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since Brevard Childs first introduced it as a “fresh approach” in the late 1960s, canonical exegesis has grown into a widely discussed and developed program—virtually a “school” of biblical interpretation—with many scholars carrying forward an approach to theological exegesis that emphasizes the role of canon as the central context for interpretation of the Christian Scriptures. In this study, Keener takes a twofold approach: (1) he demonstrates that a canonical exegesis is tenable if the task is approached with clarity regarding its core theological foundation; and (2) he applies the approach to the interpretation of the often thorny questions surrounding the understanding of Psalm 8. This is useful in that Psalm 8 touches upon several questions germane to the successful implementation of canonical exegesis due to the many intertextual connections it shares with the rest of the Bible. Keener concludes that Psalm 8 in the Old Testament represents the intersection of two trajectories: (1) the reversal motif in which YHWH maintains the created order through the exaltation of the weak and the humble; and (2) the motif of the conflicted and conflicting human, in which humans are shown as beset by trials, often failing and even occupying the role of the enemies of YHWH. A third trajectory becomes visible in the context of the New Testament, that of the redeeming Christ; this third trajectory intersects with the two Old Testament trajectories and makes possible the redemption of conflicted humanity, giving the ultimate answer to the psalmist’s question, “What is the human?”

Author : W. Dennis Tucker, Jr.
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
ISBN 13 : 0310528550
Total Pages : 1072 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Psalms, Volume 2 written by W. Dennis Tucker, Jr. and published by Zondervan Academic. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 1072 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today's context. To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today's world, each passage is treated in three sections: Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context. Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the world of today, built by discerning what is timeless in the timely pages of the Bible. Contemporary Significance. This section identifies comparable situations to those faced in the Bible and explores relevant application of the biblical messages. The author alerts the readers of problems they may encounter when seeking to apply the passage and helps them think through the issues involved. This unique, award-winning commentary is the ideal resource for today's preachers, teachers, and serious students of the Bible, giving them the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God's Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.

Author : Robert D. Bell
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1532654162
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Theological Themes of Psalms written by Robert D. Bell and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2018-06-12 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pastor who seeks to preach expositionally through Psalms faces a daunting task, for the sermon series would take several years to complete and many of the sermons would seem repetitious because of similar psalms. To respond to this challenge the author has used the book theology method to analyze the Book of Psalms into twenty-eight theological themes, providing the preacher with material for approximately a one-year series on the book. Each chapter includes a list of applicable theological propositions that can be preached or taught to contemporary audiences. Then the chapter concludes by linking the topic to New Testament passages. This monograph contains over seventy tables, mainly charting the Hebrew terms used for a particular theme. Careful textual and exegetical notes provide guidance for translation and interpretation of many verses. Furthermore, relevant Hebrew word studies inform theological understanding. Backing up the analysis are numerous references to Psalm commentaries, both classical and contemporary.

Author : Daniel J. Estes
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 1535926058
Total Pages : 607 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Psalms 73-150 written by Daniel J. Estes and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2019-01-31 with total page 607 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New American Commentary is for those who have been seeking a commentary that honors the Scriptures, represents the finest in contemporary evangelical scholarship and lends itself to the practical work of preaching and teaching. This series serves a minister’s friend and a student’s guide. The New American Commentary assumes the inerrancy of Scripture, focuses on the intrinsic theological and exegetical concerns of each biblical book, and engages the range of issues raised in contemporary biblical scholarship. Drawing on the knowledge and skills of over forty scholars and encompassing forty volumes, the NAC brings together scholarship and piety to produce a tool that enhances and supports the life of the church.