OT021-712 - The Psalter (Hebrew)

  • 2,853 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 7
    AQF level
  • Category developing unit
    B
  • Old Testament Unit Discipline

Prerequisites

LA004

Corequisites

96cps of study, including 36 cps at AQF level 6; OT002 or OT003

Exclusions

OT020

Set Text Hebrew

This unit counts towards the "set text" unit requirements of courses, and the original language set text requirement of the Master of Divinity.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

1. Demonstrate Functional knowledge and understanding of the contents, themes and character of the book of Psalms in the Hebrew text

B. Be able to

1. Critically Analyse the ‘introductory’ issues in understanding the Psalms

2. Discuss various perspectives regarding the themes and theological teachings of the Psalms

3. Translate and Exegete selected chapters of the Hebrew text of the Psalms

C. Be in a position to

1. Applying the teaching of Psalms to contemporary Christian living and ministry practice

Content

  1. The origin and use of the Psalms in ancient Israel:
    1. The development of the Psalter, psalm types, psalm and cult;
    2. Theological motifs in the Psalter: the “I”, kingship, lament, enemies, Zion.
  2. Translation and exegesis of the Hebrew text of Psalms 2, 8, 22, 46, 73, 99, 132, 137 (or a comparable selection).

Further Information

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code OT436.

Set Readings

This unit's indicative bibliography is currently being revised. Students should contact their home college for further details at the time of taking this unit.

 

Theological Themes and Traditions

Recommended:

Bullock, C. H., Encountering the Book of Psalms (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2001).

Firth, D., and P. S. Johnston (eds), Interpreting the Psalms: Issues and Approaches (Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2005).

Holladay, W. L., The Psalms through Three Thousand Years (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1993).

Longman, T., III and P. Enns (eds), Dictionary of the Old Testament: Wisdom, Poetry and Writings (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2008).

Lucas, E., Exploring the Old Testament: Vol. III; The Psalms and Wisdom Literature (London: SPCK, 2003).

Mays, J. L., The Lord Reigns (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1994).

McCann, J. C., A Theological Introduction to the Book of Psalms (Nashville: Abingdon, 1993).

McCann, J. C. (ed.), The Shape and Shaping of the Psalter (Sheffield: JSOT, 1993).

Seybold, K., Introducing the Psalms (Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1990).

 

Classic:

Kraus, H. J., Theology of the Psalms (Minneapolis: Augsburg, 1986).

 

Commentaries:

 

Allen, L. C., Psalms 101–150 (rev. ed.; Nashville: Nelson, 2002).

Broyles, C. G., Psalms (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1999).

Craigie, P. C., Psalms 1–50 (Word BC; Waco, TX: Word, 1983).

Eaton, J., The Psalms: A Historical and Spiritual Commentary (London: Continuum, 2005).

Gerstenberger, E. S., Psalms Part 1 (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1988).

Gerstenberger, E. S., Psalms Part 2 and Lamentations (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2001).

Goldingay, J., Psalms, 3 vols: 1-41, 42-89, 90-150 (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2006-08).

Hossfeld, F. L. and E. Zenger, Psalms 2 [51-100] (Minneapolis: Fortress, 2005).

Kraus, H. J., Psalms 1–59 (Minneapolis: Augsburg, 1988).

Kraus, H. J., Psalms 60–150 (Minneapolis: Augsburg, 1989).

Limburg, J. Psalms (Louisville: WJK, 2000).

Mays, J. L., Psalms (Louisville: John Knox, 1994).

McCann, J. C., ‘Psalms’ in The New Interpreter’s Bible (Vol. IV; Nashville: Abingdon, 1996).

Schaefer, K., Psalms (Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 2001).

Tate, M. E., Psalms 51–100 (Word BC; Dallas, TX: Word, 1990).

Terrien, S., The Psalms (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2003).

Wilson, G. H., Psalms, vol. 1 [1-72] (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2002).

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