Invitation to the Psalms: A Reader's Guide for Discovery and Engagement

by Rolf A. Jacobson and Karl N Jacobson

Book Overview

The Book of Psalms is perhaps the most cherished book in the Old Testament. In this lively volume, two experienced teachers invite students to read and explore the Psalter and roam widely among its poems. The book introduces the dynamics of the biblical text, helping students become careful and attentive readers. It covers how to read Hebrew poetry, the Psalter's basic genres, the idea of "the psalmist," the metaphorical world of the Psalms, and the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801036445
• ISBN13: 9780801036446
• Release Date: April 2013
• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.4"