The Substance of Psalm 24: An Attempt to Read Scripture after Brevard S. Childs: 600 (The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies)

Sumpter, Philip

ISBN 10: 0567671992 / ISBN 13: 9780567671998

Published by Bloomsbury T&T Clark, 2016

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Series: The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCF1; HRCG. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 159 x 234 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454. . 2016. Reprint. paperback. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Substance of Psalm 24: An Attempt to Read Scripture after Brevard S. Childs: 600 (The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury T&T Clark
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0567671992
• ISBN 13: 9780567671998
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book contributes to the theory and practice of Biblical interpretation by engaging in an interpretation of Psalm 24 inspired by a particular understanding of Brevard Childs' “canonical approach”: an understanding centred on the concept of “theological substance.”

Sumpter shows how the literary, historical, and theological dimensions of Psalm 24 cohere into a single vision by reading the text according to the previously discussed dialectic. An initial “synchronic” analysis of the psalm's poetic structure related to a “diachronic” reconstruction of the tradition history that lead to the final form. The question is then posed concerning the primary forces at work in this history of composition, a question which leads to reflection on the Trinity, first in se and then pro nobis. This latter dimension takes us back to the text, as its “Davidic” nature is further analysed in relation to the books of Samuel, the Psalter, and Isaiah. Finally, Patristic exegesis is turned to for further stimulation concerning the mysterious subject matter of the text.

About the Authors

Andrew Mein is Director of Research at the Queen's Foundation for Ecumenical Theological Education, UK

Claudia V. Camp is Professor of Religion at Texas Christian University, USA and was on the steering committee of the Seminar. She is currently co-general editor of the LHBOTS series, as well as the author or editor of 4 books and numerous articles.