| Psalms as Torah: Reading Biblical Song Ethically Contributor(s): Wenham, Gordon J. (Author), Bartholomew, Craig G. (Editor), Green, Joel (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0801031680 ISBN-13: 9780801031687 Publisher: Baker Academic OUR PRICE: $26.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - Old Testament - Poetry & Wisdom Literature - Religion | Christian Theology - Ethics |
| Dewey: 223.206 |
| LCCN: 2011042127 |
| Series: Studies in Theological Interpretation |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.4" W x 8.4" (0.65 lbs) 250 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Psalms are the most-read part of the Old Testament, but their importance for ethics has often been overlooked. However, the Psalms offer some of the most potent ethical instruction in the Bible. In this book internationally renowned Old Testament scholar Gordon Wenham examines the source of the Psalms' power, reflects on their main ethical themes, and shows how they function as prayers that change us. Wenham makes an important contribution to biblical scholarship and breaks new ground in discussions of Old Testament ethics, yet he writes accessibly, making this book invaluable for students, scholars, and pastors. |
Contributor Bio(s): Wenham, Gordon J.: - Gordon J. Wenham (PhD, University of London) is tutor in Old Testament at Trinity College, Bristol, England, and professor emeritus of Old Testament at the University of Gloucestershire. He is the author or editor of numerous books, including Story as Torah and commentaries on Genesis, Leviticus, and Numbers. |