The Shape and Shaping of the Psalter

by J. Clinton McCann Jr.

Book Overview

The nine essays in this volume originated in the discussions of the Psalms programme unit of the Society of Biblical Literature and a number were first presented as papers at the SBL meetings in 1989 and 1990. The volume documents the growing interest among scholars in understanding the book of Psalms not only as a collection of liturgical materials from ancient Israel and Judah but also as a coherent literary whole. Part I considers the nature...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0567041697
• ISBN13: 9780567041692
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Sheffield Academic Press
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"