Interpreting the Psalms
Subtitle: an exegetical handbook
By: Mark D. Futato ; David M. Howard, editor.
Contributors: Howard, David M.
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Grand Rapids, MI
Language: eng
Number of pages: 234
ISBN-13: 9780825427657
Subjects: Bible. -- O.T. -- Psalms -- Criticism, interpretation, etc
Description: The second volume in the Handbooks for Old Testament Exegesis series begins by explaining the nature of Hebrew poetry and the purpose of the Psalms. Old Testament scholar Mark Futato next explores issues related to properly interpreting Israel's songbook, and concludes with a sample of moving from interpretation to proclamation. A glossary is included. - Publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Appreciating the poetry; title: Getting the big picture; title: Grasping the themes; title: Preparing for interpretation; title: Interpreting the categories; title: Proclaiming the Psalms; title: Practicing the principles.