The Psalms: A Historical And Spiritual Commentary With An Introduction And A A New Translation (Continuum Biblical Studies)

Remarkably enough, there is a scarcity of modern commentaries on the Psalms for the more general reader, though after the Gospels, they are probably the most widely-read part of the Bible. No one is more qualified to write on the Psalms than John Eaton. He is a distinguished Old Testament scholar and has spent a lifetime studying the Psalms. This commentary is addressed to the wide readership. There is a long and highly readable introduction giving a background to the Psalms; then follow the 150 Psalms, each in Eaton's translation. He explains the background to the Psalms and their content in a way that makes them interesting and relevant to the present. The discussion of each psalm ends with a related Christian prayer, either from the tradition or written by Eaton himself. John Eaton is recognized as one of the world's leading experts on Psalms: this commentary is the culmination of his life's work. John Eaton lectured in Old Testament at the University of Birmingham until his retirement. He is the author of many books, especially on aspects of the Psalms. "The Psalms are widely regarded as among the greatest poetry ever written and, after the Gospels, they are probably the most commonly read part of the Bible. They are a regular part of the Church's worship and are a source of comfort and inspiration to Christians throughout the world." "Here, John Eaton gives a fascinating introduction to the Psalms as a whole, examining their contextual background, their theology, and their importance down the ages. He also provides a new translation and a commentary on each of the 150 psalms. The discussion on each psalm ends with a prayer drawn from Eaton's understanding of the psalm. Book jacket."--Jacket The Psalms are widely regarded as among the greatest poetry ever written and, after the Gospels, they are probably the most commonly read part of the Bible. They are a regular part of the Church's worship and are a source of comfort and inspiration to Christians throughout the world. Here, John Eaton gives a fascinating introduction to the Psalms as a whole, examining their contextual background, their theology, and their importance down the ages. He also provides a new translation and a commentary on each of the 150 psalms. The discussion on each psalm ends with a prayer drawn from Eaton's understanding of the psalm. - Back cover. The Psalms are widely regarded as among the greatest poetry ever written and, after the Gospels, they are probably the most commonly read part of the Bible. They are a regular part of the CHurch's worship and are a source of comfort and inspiration to Christians throughout the world. [In this volume, the author] gives [an] introduction to the Psalms as a whole, examining their contextual background, their theology, and their importance down the ages. He also provides a new translation and a commentary on each of the 150 psalms.-Back cover Examines the authorship of the psalms and their use as poetry and songs, as well as in worship. The author provides his own, modern translation of each of the 150 Psalms and provides a commentary highlighting the relevance of the psalms to the modern reader. The inspirational discussion of each psalm ends with a related Christian prayer. Introduction. The importance of the Psalms The authors Psalm music The poetry of the Psalms The ancient situations of Psalmody The experience of the holy The Psalms down the ages Commentary : Psalms 1-150