A Commentary on the Psalms

by Ross, Allen P.

• ISBN13: 9780825425622
• ISBN10: 082542562X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-02-09
• Publisher: Kregel Academic & Professional

Summary

A Commentary on the Psalms is anessential and welcome resource for pastors looking to dive into thePsalms. Professor Allen P. Ross hasspent years studying the Psalms,teaching the Psalms to pastors andteachers, and preaching from thePsalms. His exegesis demonstrates his fluency in both the language and the culture of the Old Testament.

Author Biography

Allen P. Ross (PhD, University of Cambridge) is professor of divinity at Beeson Divinity School and has also taught at Trinity Episcopal School of Ministry and Dallas Theological Seminary. He is the author of several books, including Introducing Biblical Hebrew and Recalling the Hope of Glory: Biblical Worship from the Garden to the New Creation.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. 11
Abbreviations	p. 19
Value of the Psalms	p. 25
Text and Ancient Versions of the Psalms	p. 31
Titles and Headings of the Psalms	p. 39
History of the Interpretation of the Psalms	p. 65
Interpreting Biblical Poetry	p. 81
Literary Forms and Functions in the Psalms	p. 111
Psalms in Worship	p. 147
Theology of the Psalms	p. 155
Exposition of the Psalms	p. 169
The Life That Is Blessed	p. 181
The Coronation of God's Son	p. 197
Confidence in the Face of Adversity	p. 215
Safe and Secure in God's Love in Spite of False Accusations	p. 229
Deliverance from Dangerous Deception	p. 241
A Prayer for Deliverance from Severe Chastening	p. 257
An Appeal of the Innocent Before the Righteous Judge	p. 273
Glory Condescending to Mankind	p. 287
Confident Praise for Vindication	p. 299
The Oppression of the Helless	p. 315
Holding Fast to the Faith	p. 335
Truth in a World of Deception	p. 349
The Cry of the Afflicted	p. 361
The Folly and the Future of the Fool	p. 371
Qualifications of Worshipers	p. 385
The Lord's Everlasting Provision and Protection	p. 397
Vindication and Protection for the Righteous	p. 415
A Royal Thanksgiving for Divine Intervention in Battle	p. 433
The Design of Divine Revelation	p. 465
Confidence in the Name of the Lord	p. 489
The Triumph of the Lord's Anointed	p. 507
Afflicted by the Wicked, Abandoned by GodùA Cry of Despair	p. 521
The Faithful Provisions of the Lord	p. 553
Preparation to Praise the King of Glory	p. 573
The Way of the LordùForgiveness, Deliverance, and Guidance	p. 591
Separation from Sinners	p. 607
A Prayer Song of Courageous Trust	p. 621
A Confident Cry for Deliverance from the Wicked and Their Destiny	p. 637
The Powerful "Voice" of the Lord	p. 651
A Moment in His AngerùA Lifetime in His Favor	p. 663
Trust in the Time of Trouble	p. 681
The Joy of Forgiveness	p. 703
A New Song of Praise for His Word and His Faithfulness, His Righteousness, and His Love	p. 721
Edifying Praise for the Goodness of God	p. 743
Hated Without a Cause	p. 759
God's Preserving, Fulfilling Love	p. 779
The Righteousness of Divine Providence	p. 797
Prayer of a Sick Man Suffering Because of Sin	p. 819
The Prayer of a Desperately Sick Man	p. 837
The Song of Sacrificial Service	p. 853
Encouragement for Help Against Treachery	p. 873
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