Baker Commentary on the Old Testament: Wisdom and Psalms - Psalms vol. 2

Product Description

In the fourth volume of the Baker Commentary of the Old Testament: Wisdom and Psalms and the second volume of his three-volume commentary on the book of Psalms, Old Testament scholar John Goldingay provides fresh commentary on Psalms 42-89. He considers the literary, historical, and grammatical dimensions of the text as well as its theological implications.

The Baker Commentary on the Old Testament: Wisdom and Psalms series is tailored to the distinctives of poetry and Wisdom literature. Features include

• Emphasis on the message of the biblical book
• Special attention to poetic structure and literary devices
• Incisive comments based on the author's translation of the Hebrew text
• Exegetical rigor, incorporating linguistic, historical, and canonical insights
• Closing reflections on each section that explore the text's theological dimensions
• Textual notes highlighting important features of the Hebrew text