The Book of Psalms (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Johnson, George Henry Sacheverell

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1440034087 ISBN 13 : 9781440034084

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A clear, field‑tested guide to the Psalms that explains text, context, and liturgical use for study and teaching.

This specialized reference helps readers understand how the Psalms were formed, how they were used in worship, and how translators and editors shaped their readings. It combines historical insight with practical guidance for teaching, preaching, and personal study.

Across its sections, the book shows how ancient prayers become modern lessons, linking scriptural passages to their liturgical functions. It is written for students, teachers, and clergy who want reliable, accessible explanations without losing scholarly nuance.

• Clear introductions to each Psalm and its liturgical role
• Notes on textual variation, historical context, and scriptural echoes
• Guidance on teaching, preaching, and classroom use
• Connections between Old Testament passages and later liturgical practice

Ideal for readers seeking a sturdy, readable bridge between close text study and liturgical application.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Introductory remarks v Title vii Division viii Jluthorship ix On the Inscriptions ib. Characteristics of Da vids Psalms x Psalms of the first period of Da vids life .. ib. Psalms of the second period from his accession to the throne to his fall xii Third period from the fall of David to his flight xiii Psalms ivritten probably at the time of his flighty or before his restoration ....... xiv PAGE II. Psalms belonging to the last period of David sreign xiv 12. Psalms attributed to other authors xv 13. Psalms which have been referred to the Maccabean age .... xvi 14. Formation of the Psalter .. .xvii 15. The Psalter considered in its bearings upon the development of doctrine in the Hebrew Church .xviii 16. Ethical teaching ib. 17. Notices of a future state. .. .xx 18. Messianic Psalms xxii APPENDIX. On the Metrical System of the Psalms XX vii I. Introductory Remarks. NO portion of the Hebrew Scriptures has transfused its spirit into the Christian Church more completely than the book of Psalms The first Christians seem to have found in it an adequate expression of their deepest feelings Eliciting its spiritual meanings, and interpreting its doctrinal teaching under the light of a perfect revelation, they adopted the Psalter as the foundation and the model of their devotions, retaining its most striking characteristics for many centuries in their hymnody Thus too As an illustration it may be observed that the total number of direct quotations from the Old Testament in the New is 283 ;of these 116 are from the psalter. A similar proportion is found in citations by most of the early Fathers. Christian education in Syria began with the psalms. Thus A ssem. T. ill. p. 7. 937, Tirones primum psalmos Davidicos legant; deinde Kovum Testamentum, mox Vetus. A full account of the use of psalms and hymns in the early Church is given by Bingham, rSAL. in the churches of the
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1440034087
• ISBN 13: 9781440034084
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 506
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