Ruach in the Psalms: A Pneumatogical Understanding

This book seeks to explore the pneumatological signifi cance of the use of the Hebrew term, (ruah - spirit) in the book of Psalms. It will compare and contrast the use of as it relates to a basic understanding of (ruah qodeshkha - literally, your spirit of holiness) in Psalm 33:6; 51:10 - 13; 104:30; 139:7 - 12; and 143:10. David in his personal communion with God was the fi rst to reveal the activity of the Holy Spirit as indwelling and guiding the believer even with a possible expansion of the idea of regeneration in the Old Testament. This book concludes that a manifestation of the person and work of the Holy Spirit appears to occur within the fi ve targeted passages.

The Reverend Dr. Vince McLaughlin, Th.D, D. Litt, Ph.D. holds holy orders from the Anglican Church Worldwide and the Episcopal Missionary Church. He was conferred and ordained as a Messianic Jewish Rabbi of Beth Messiah. He currently serves as the Provost & Academic Dean and Chairperson of the Biblical Studies and Languages at Valley Forge Christian College in Woodbridge, VA. He is the Associate Rector at Church of the Word in Gainesville, VA.