Psalms, Part 1: An Introduction to Cultic Poetry (The Forms of the Old Testament Literature (FOTL))

Gerstenberger, Erhard S.

ISBN 10: 0802802559 / ISBN 13: 9780802802552

Published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1988

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Psalms, Part 1: An Introduction to Cultic Poetry (The Forms of the Old Testament Literature (FOTL))
• Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
• Publication Date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0802802559
• ISBN 13: 9780802802552
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This is a print on demand book and is therefore non- returnable.

Erhard Gerstenberger begins this volume with an examination of the nature of cultic poetry, its role in ancient Near Eastern religion, and more specifically its role in the religion of Israel. He goes on to survey the genres of cultic poetry, including lament, complaint, and thanksgiving, and then focuses on the book of Psalms as an example of cultic poetry, first analyzing the book as a whole and then working through Psalms 1-60 unit by unit.

About the Author

Erhard S. Gerstenberger is Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Marburg University in Germany. His published works include "Theologies in the Old Testament" and "Yahweh the Patriarch: Ancient Images of God and Feminist Theology".