Word Biblical Commentary, Vol. 19: Psalms 1-50 (Hardcover)

~ Peter Craigie (Author) "In the OT, songs and prayers are by no means limited to the Book of Psalms..." (more)
Key Phrases: stichometric analysis, protective psalm, parallel word pairs, Die Psalmen, Near Eastern, Old Testament (more...)

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The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base of biblical scholarship.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 367 pages
• Publisher: Word Books (January 15, 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0849902185
• ISBN-13: 978-0849902185
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.5 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #373,489 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A scholarly and evangelical commentary, March 15, 2005

By	Daniel Christensen "early modern historian" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Here is what to expect with this commentary on Psalms 1-50:
- in-depth analysis of the purpose a psalm played in Israelite liturgy. Its purpose helps the reader today to better understand any psalm
- interaction with other ancient near eastern literature, when relevant
- textual notes on the Hebrew, with his own careful translation. He notes when the text is confusing, for example, but walks the reader through the issues
- a good section called "Comment," in which Craigie covers the important points, theology, and usage of the psalm
- and a concluding section called "Explanation" that connects the psalm to New Testament or Christian theology, to present-day concerns of Christians. He often says something helpful and edifying.

I recommend the volume highly. Even without knowledge of Hebrew, the reader will benefit from it. And for those with Hebrew and some background in the ancient near east (and in the historiography of this literature), it is probably the best, more recent work available.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Craigie's scholarship and perspective is extraordinary., January 7, 1998

By	Joseph A. Weaks (Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Peter Craigie was to write the entire commentary on Psalms. His untimely death left this legacy of inspiring, intelligent, faithful survey work of Psalms 1-50 in a commentary series that occassionally gives up scholarship for conservative bias.

This is a superb survey of Psalms interpretation, and his own reflection and hermeneutic is inspiring in the least. Use it above even the likes of Casemann, Mays, and Bruegemann.

Joseph A. Weaks