The 68th Psalm: Comprising Introduction, Revised, Translation, and Critical Notes (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Walter Cannon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267653441 ISBN 13: 9780267653447

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A scholarly edition of an ancient psalm, with deep historical context and careful text notes that illuminate its mysteries and debates.

This volume presents the poem, its revised translation, and an extensive critical apparatus. It guides readers through how scholars have dated the psalm, interpreted its imagery, and connected it to Israelite and early Jewish and Christian worship.

In clear, accessible language, the introduction surveys competing theories about the psalm’s date and setting, then explains the literary methods used to interpret its complex quotations and echoes from older traditions. The work also includes critical notes, discussions of textual variants, and appendices that compare Latin and Hebrew readings, making it a valuable reference for students, researchers, and curious readers alike.

• Detailed discussion of dating the psalm across historical periods and why scholars disagree
• Analysis of imagery, liturgical context, and connections to temple worship
• Critical notes on quotations, variants, and textual transmission
• Latin texts and scholarly apparatus to support study and cross‑reference

Ideal for readers of biblical studies, historical theology, and philology who seek a rigorous, thoughtfully presented study of a uniquely challenging psalm.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267653441
• ISBN 13: 9780267653447
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 73