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This commentary uniquely combines a verse-by-verse exposition of the Hebrew text of selected Psalms with a history of their interpretation in the Church from the time of the apostles to the present. / Bruce K. Waltke begins the collaboration by first skillfully establishing the meaning of the chosen psalms through careful exegesis in which each text is interpreted in light of its historical backgrounds, its literary form, and the poet’s rhetoric. James M. Houston then exposits each text’s relevance in conjunction with the Church’s interpretation of it throughout her history. To further the accuracy of this interpretation, he commissioned fresh translations of numerous Latin and Middle English texts. / The authors’ purpose in creating this volume was not merely to produce a masterful commentary. Rather, they wished to aid in enriching the daily life of the contemporary Christian and to deepen the church’s community. Waltke and Houston here bring together the two voices of the Holy Spirit ― heard infallibly in Scripture and edifyingly in the Church’s response ― in a rare and illuminating combination.
Paperback: 640 pages
Publisher: Eerdmans (November 22, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0802863744
ISBN-13: 978-0802863744
Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.1 x 9 inches
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1. A CROWN JEWELThis is not just another commentary on the book of Psalms, it is the Crown Jewel of two of the world's finest scholars, representing over five decades of scholarship. James Houston has beautifully documented the historical tale of each psalm like no one else, and made accessible ancient material that has yet to be translated for the English reader. Bruce Waltke is unrivaled in the care and precision he gives to exegesis. There is no stone left unturned in the breadth of scholarship; each and every Hebrew word is plumbed to its depths and, in typical Waltke fashion, summarized in a concise sentence that summarizes decades of research. Because of the detail and depth given to each psalm, only 13 psalms are covered; but the diverse selection gives the reader a broad scope of the type of psalms in the Psalter, not to mention the necessary tools for further study.2. IT IS UNIQUE IN ITS PRESENTATIONNo other commentary integrates...a. the historical voice of the Psalter that bathes the student in humility and appreciation for the faithful witnesses of the past, many of whom memorized the entire Psalter and viewed the Psalms as vital to their spirituality, with...b. a comprehensive history of Biblical interpretation and evaluation of modern approaches that allows the student to navigate his or her way through the complex sea of modern scholarship with...c. accurate exegesis that, contrary to the vast majority of modern commentaries, begins by carefully and methodically substantiating the validity of David's authorship and with it, the historical superscripts as vital to understanding the original voice of the poem.
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