The Psalms Through Three Thousand Years: Prayerbook of a Cloud of Witnesses

by William L. Holladay

Book Overview

Until now, no book has conveniently combined treatment of the origins of the Psalms with attention to their Jewish and Christian use through history. William L. Holladay offers an illuminating and informative overview of the Psalmschanted, sung, and recited by so great a cloud of witnesses (Hebrews 12:1) through the past three thousand years.

The broad scope and usefulness of the book are indicated by its major parts:

The Psalms Take...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800630149
• ISBN13: 9780800630140
• Release Date: August 1996
• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

The Psalms Through 3000 Years

The book arrived in a timely manner in excellent condition.

The Psalms Through Three Thousand Years: Prayerbook of a Cloud of Witnesses

To be in touch with our Christian tradition and pray with them understanding the meening of them in our live.

Splendid!

This is a wonderful book for those with an interest in almost any aspect of the psalter. It is practically 3 books in one. The first discusses the development, writing and eventual canonization of the psalms. The second discusses the historical use of the psalms by Jews, Catholics and Protestants. The third discusses modern uses and the theological underpinnings of those uses. It is a wonderful resource. It is written on a level that any competent adult should be able to understand. Background material is given in sufficient abundance that the reader is not left wondering about the context of statements made. Assertions are backed up with concrete examples. The author knows his material. He was an ordained Protestant pastor who later converted to Roman Catholicism. He has worked as an actual translator of biblical materials and knows the language and linguistic nuances of the psalms. He communicates the shifts in understandings and presents alternate readings. In summation, this is a first rate work accessible by anyone.