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The Psalms

The Psalms - Essentials of Biblical Studies Series

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Publisher's Synopsis

Within the library of the world's classics, the book of Psalms occupies a unique place. Few books were composed over a longer period of time and have exercised more cultural and religious influence than the Psalms, the longest and most complex collection in the Hebrew Bible. Nearly 1,000 years in the making with dozens of contributors, this ancient anthology includes 150 prayers and poems for a host of public occasions and private exigencies, ranging from the comforting passage "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death," Ps 23:4 to some of the most violent imprecations, such as "Break their teeth, O God, in their mouth," Ps 58:6). The Psalms is an introduction to the world of the Psalms that focuses on the content and the poetic forms in the collection, guiding the reader toward an appreciation of the purposes of the Psalms and their contribution to the Scriptures of Israel. Rather than abstract theorizing, Keith Bodner offers close readings of numerous psalms, exploring the poetically-framed questions raised in the Psalms, ranging from the problem of evil and the silence of God to issues of philosophical speculation, practical atheism, and even life after death.

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Oxford University Press

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Book information

ISBN: 9780190916862
Publisher: OUP USA
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 223.206
DEWEY edition: 23/eng/20230819
Language: English
Number of pages: 200
Weight: 352g
Height: 147mm
Width: 219mm
Spine width: 18mm