Psalms 73-150 (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries) [Paperback]

Derek Kidner (Author)

Book Description

Series: Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries | Publication Date: December 1981

"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want" . . . "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet" . . . "Search me, O God, and know my heart" . . . Such phrases leap to mind each time a Christian lifts his or her heart to God. For many, in fact, the book of Psalms is the richest part of the Old Testament.Renowned scholar Derek Kidner provides a fresh and penetrating guide to Psalms 73-150. As in the companion volume (Psalms 1-72), he analyzes each psalm in depth, comments on interpretive questions and lays bare the universal relevance of the texts.This helpful companion to the book of Psalms, while not specifically devotional, will inspire and deepen personal worship.

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About the Author

Derek Kidner (M.A., A.R.C.M.) was formerly warden of Tyndale House, Cambridge. He has written several volumes in the Tyndale Old Testament Commentary series. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 235 pages
• Publisher: InterVarsity Press (December 1981)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0877842655
• ISBN-13: 978-0877842651
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,087,510 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Derek Kidner (M.A., A.R.C.M.) was formerly warden of Tyndale House, Cambridge. He has written several volumes in the Tyndale Old Testament Commentary series.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easily one of the Best, December 26, 2010

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This review is from: Psalms 73-150 (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries) (Paperback)

I have owned this fine book for almost 30 years. I just started looking at it again and thought I should write a review. At one time I spent over 6 months outlining all 150 of the Psalms. These 2 books were the main sources I used.

Derek Kidner's 2 small books are incredibly full of insight. My version of these 2 books has 492 pages total. So maybe they are not so small as I think they are. I have spent hours reading and studying from these 2 books. I don't know of any author who can pack so much thought into so few words. These 2 books are great for sermon preparation and / or Sunday School class preparation. He gives you the big picture so well and helps you to see the big picture. He keeps you focused on what the Psalmist is saying. He is very good at giving meaning to particular words - the important words. And that so often is the key to interpretation of the Psalm. One way he does this is by showing you how the same words are used in other parts of the Bible. You learn about the Psalm and other parts of the Bible as well.

These books are fine for reading, but I find them best to be read, studied, and re-read as I try to grasp the meaning of the Psalm. I find these 2 books on Psalms to be one of the first I go to when I want to study and gain insight into the Psalms. Your mind is filled with ideas and thoughts as you ponder the meaning of what the Psalmist is saying.

Definitely, the best buy for the money.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best!, November 5, 2010

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Edward J. Vasicek "Author, pastor, columnist" (Kokomo, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Psalms 73-150 (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries) (Paperback)

This has been considered one the best and most useful commentaries on Psalms for decades. Kidner is a genuine scholar, and he knows the difference between significant detail and meaningless trivia. He makes great choices in choosing how far to pursue a line of interpretation. His comments are succinct, scholary, and easy to understand. You do not need Hebrew to read this, and textual/grammatical issues are generally addressed in the footnotes.

The average comment length per psalm is about 5 small pages, so it is not bloated but it is concise and thorough for the student, pastor, and layman. Can be used in group Bible study. This is a "hands on" work.

He writes from a conservative evangelical position (which I appreciate), but he sees the church as fulfilling the promises made to Israel (I disagree with him on this). Despite my difference, I heartily recommend this as perhaps the best all-around commentary on Psalms. If you must only get one, this might be it. You can't go wrong with this one.

You will probably want to buy both volumes.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rich repayment., November 28, 1998

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This review is from: Psalms 73-150 (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries) (Paperback)

Kidner's Tyndale series commentaries on the Psalms (in two volumes) and Proverbs combine even-handed scholarship with devotional insight. They are concise and yet full.