OT020-812 - The Psalter (English)
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2,976 Standard Tuition Fee
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12Credit Points
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0.125 EFT
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8AQF level
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Category developing unitB
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old testamentUnit Discipline
Corequisites
OT002-512, OT002-712 or OT003-512, OT003-712
Exclusions
Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code OT626. 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 willA. Know and understand
1. Demonstrate Advanced knowledge and understanding of the contents, themes and character of book of Psalms in the English text
B. Be able to
1. Examine the ‘introductory’ issues in understanding the Psalms
2. Evaluate alternative interpretations of 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 Christian living and ministry practice
Content
1. The origin and use of the Psalms in ancient Israel:
a. The development of the Psalter, psalm types, psalm and cult;
b. Theological motifs in the Psalter: the “I”, kingship, lament, enemies, Zion.
2. 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:
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).
Commentaries:
Allen, L. C., Psalms 101–150 (rev. ed.; Nashville: Nelson, 2002).
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).
Classics:
Kraus, H. J., Theology of the Psalms (Minneapolis: Augsburg, 1986).
McCann, J. C., A Theological Introduction to the Book of Psalms (Nashville: Abingdon, 1993).
McCann, J. C. (ed.), The Shape and Shaping of the Psalter (Sheffield: JSOT, 1993).
Seybold, K., Introducing the Psalms (Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1990).
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