OT020-712 - The Psalter (English)

  • 2,784 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 7
    AQF level
  • Category developing unit
    B
  • old testamentUnit Discipline

Corequisites

96cps of study, including 36 cps at AQF level 6; OT002-512, OT002-712 or OT003-512, OT003-712

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code OT426. Unit exclusions: OT021-612, OT021-712, OT021-812

Set Text

This unit counts towards the "set text" unit requirements of courses.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

1. Demonstrate Functional knowledge and understanding of the contents, themes and character of book of Psalms in the English text

B. Be able to

1. Critically Analyse the ‘introductory’ issues in understanding the Psalms

2. Discuss various perspectives regarding the themes and theological teachings of the Psalms

3. Exegete the English text of selected Psalms

C. Be in a position to

1. Applying the teaching of Psalms to contemporary Christian living and ministry practice

Content

  1. The origin and use of the Psalms in ancient Israel:
  • The development of the Psalter, psalm types, psalm and cult;
  • Theological motifs in the Psalter: the “I”, kingship, lament, enemies, Zion.
  1. Exegesis of the English text of Psalms 2, 8, 16, 19, 22, 24, 46, 51, 73, 74, 96, 99, 103, 110, 116, 132, 137 (or a comparable selection)

Set Readings

This unit's indicative bibliography is currently being revised. Students should contact their home college for further details at the time of taking this unit.

 

Theological Themes and Traditions

Recommended:

Bullock, C. H., Encountering the Book of Psalms (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2001).

Firth, D., and P. S. Johnston (eds), Interpreting the Psalms: Issues and Approaches (Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2005).

Longman, T., III and P. Enns (eds), Dictionary of the Old Testament: Wisdom, Poetry and Writings (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2008).

Lucas, E., Exploring the Old Testament: Vol. III; The Psalms and Wisdom Literature (London: SPCK, 2003).

 

Classic:

Kraus, H. J., Theology of the Psalms (Minneapolis: Augsburg, 1986).

 

Commentaries:

Allen, L. C., Psalms 101–150 (rev. ed.; Nashville: Nelson, 2002).

Alter, R., The Book of Psalms (New York: Norton, 2009).

Broyles, C. G., Psalms (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1999).

Craigie, P. C., Psalms 1–50 (Word BC; Waco, TX: Word, 1983).

Eaton, J., The Psalms: A Historical and Spiritual Commentary (London: Continuum, 2005).

Gerstenberger, E. S., Psalms Part 1 (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1988).

Gerstenberger, E. S., Psalms Part 2 and Lamentations (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2001).

Goldingay, J., Psalms, 3 vols: 1-41, 42-89, 90-150 (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2006-08).

Hossfeld, F. L. and E. Zenger, Psalms 2 [51-100] (Minneapolis: Fortress, 2005).

Kraus, H. J., Psalms 1–59 (Minneapolis: Augsburg, 1988).

Kraus, H. J., Psalms 60–150 (Minneapolis: Augsburg, 1989).

Limburg, J. Psalms (Louisville: WJK, 2000).

Mays, J. L., Psalms (Louisville: John Knox, 1994).

McCann, J. C., ‘Psalms’ in The New Interpreter’s Bible (Vol. IV; Nashville: Abingdon, 1996).

Schaefer, K., Psalms (Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 2001).

Tate, M. E., Psalms 51–100 (Word BC; Dallas, TX: Word, 1990).

Terrien, S., The Psalms (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2003).

Wilson, G. H., Psalms, vol. 1 [1-72] (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2002).

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