Psalms

by Geoffrey W. Grogan

Overview

Geoffrey Grogan here tackles the growing field of Psalms research and presents an accessible theological treatment of the Psalter. He begins by surveying and evaluating the main scholarly approaches to Psalms and then provides exegesis of all the psalms, emphasizing their distinctive messages.

Grogan follows with a full discussion of the Psalter's theological themes, highlighting the implications of its fivefold arrangement. He considers the massive contribution of the Psalter to biblical theology, including the way the psalms were used and interpreted by Jesus and the New Testament writers. The volume closes with an analysis of the contemporary relevance of the Psalms and a step-by-step guide to preparing a Psalms sermon, based on Psalm 8.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780802827067
Publisher:	Eerdmans, William B. Publishing Company
Publication date:	04/01/2008
Series:	Two Horizons Old Testament Commentary
Pages:	504
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Geoffrey W. Grogan is a lifelong theological educator. His previous works include commentaries on Isaiah, Mark, and 2 Corinthians and books on the Trinity, Christology, and the theology of the Psalms.

Table of Contents

Preface     vii
Important Advice to the Reader     ix
Abbreviations     x
Introduction     1
The Familiar and Yet Unfamiliar World of the Psalms     1
Textual Criticism     3
Sense Rhythms of the Psalms     4
Historical and Source Criticism     6
Superscriptions     8
Psalm Genres and Form Criticism     10
Redaction Criticism     19
Canonical Criticism     21
Rhetorical or Literary Criticism     29
Reader-Oriented Criticism     31
Appraisal of the Various Types of Criticism     32
Use of the Psalms Today     33
Excursus: The Davidic Psalms     34
Exegesis     41
Book 1     42
Book 2     96
Book 3     133
Book 4     157
Book 5     179
Theological Horizons of Psalms     231
The Psalter's Key Theological Themes     231
The Basic Convictions of the Psalmists     232
The Covenants and the Theological Significance of the Exile     273
Yahweh as the God of the Future, the God Who Plans, the God of the Messiah and His Kingdom     288
The Contribution of the Psalter to Biblical Theology     295
A Warm Doctrine of God     301
A Firm and Confident Doctrine of Historical Revelation     308
A Heartfelt and Expanding Sense of Community     319
A Profound Doctrine of Sin     326
A Realistic Doctrine of Suffering     335
A Responsive Doctrine of Prayer and Worship     341
An Unshakable Doctrine of the Messiah     348
The Psalter's Relevance to Present-Day Theological and Other Issues     359
God and Creation     360
Humanity and Sin     376
Christ's Person and Work     387
The Grace of God, the Work of the Holy Spirit, and the Christian Life     396
The Church     406
The Last Things     417
Holy Scripture     424
Preparing a Sermon on a Psalm     431
Bibliography     436
Index of Names     448
Index of Subjects     452
Index of Scripture References     460

Editorial Reviews

J. Alec Motyer
-- author of The Prophecy of Isaiah
"Here is a work as theological as the Psalms deserve, and as devotionally warm as they demand. This commentary is precisely what we would expect from Geoffrey Grogan -- magnificently researched, written with an easy grace that carries the reader along, seminal where brevity is required. It is a delight to be in the company of one who loves the Psalms as richly as he knows them, whose spirituality runs as deep as his scholarship, and whose solid independence of judgment makes him a reliable guide through the huge literature and diverse theories that the Psalms have attracted."

Leslie C. Allen
-- Fuller Theological Seminary
"Geoffrey Grogan whetted readers' appetites with his earlier work on the theology of the Psalms. A proven exegete and theologian, he now brings this double gift to the text. He also provides an introduction to the Psalms as ancient literature. In keeping with the Two Horizons series, he presents the theology of the Psalter and evaluates it in terms of the Bible and Christian doctrine."

Ted Herbert
-- International Christian College, Glasgow
"Grogan's wide writing interests spanning the Old and New Testaments and theology, combined with his warm personal faith, clear writing style, and decades of living with the Psalms, have resulted in this well-informed, insightful, and useful theologically focused commentary."

Review of Biblical Literature
"This new commentary on the book of Psalms is remarkable. . . . I recommend Grogan's book."

Theology Today
"A succinct and helpful treatment of each psalm."

Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society
"There is much to be gained from this commentary."

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