Encountering the Book of Psalms

Encountering the Book of PsalmsThough the Psalms are perhaps the most familiar portion of the Hebrew Bible, they are also among the most difficult to interpret. In this new, thoroughly updated edition of a successful textbook, a respected evangelical Old Testament scholar offers a guide to the book of Psalms that is informed by current scholarship and written at an accessible level. Designed for the undergraduate classroom, it includes photos, sidebars, and other pedagogical aids

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and tour guide to the lands of the New Testament offers an informed commentary on this challenging portion of Scripture with an eye toward preaching the text

sketching how the worship of the church propels us to be invested in forging the common good

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Combining expertise from a mission scholar and a working pastor

This is a vital resource for the reference library of every student of the New Testament

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