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A theological introduction to the book of Psalms : the Psalms as Torah

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McCann, J. Clinton, 1951-. A Theological Introduction to the Book of Psalms : the Psalms As Torah. Nashville : Abingdon Press. 1993. Retrieved from the Atla Digital Library, http://archive.org/details/theologicalintro00mcan.

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McCann, 1. (1993). A theological introduction to the book of Psalms : the Psalms as Torah. Retrieved from the Atla Digital Library, http://archive.org/details/theologicalintro00mcan.

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McCann, J. Clinton, 1951-. A Theological Introduction to the Book of Psalms : the Psalms As Torah. Nashville : Abingdon Press. 1993. Retrieved from the Atla Digital Library, http://archive.org/details/theologicalintro00mcan.

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  • Taking his point of departure from the newest frontier of research, McCann reads the psalms in the context of their final shape and canonical form. He interprets the psalms as scripture as well as in their character as songs, prayers, and poetry from Israel's history. McCann's intent is to contribute to the church's recovery of the psalms as torah--as instruction, as a guide to prayer, praise of God, and pious living. The explicit connections which McCann draws from the psalms to the New Testament and to Christian faith and life are extensive, making his work suitable for serious study of the psalms in academic and in church settings. An appendix examines the tradition of singing the psalms and offers suggestions for the use of the psalms in worship.
  • Taking his point of departure from the newest frontier of research, McCann reads the psalms in the context of their final shape and canonical form. He interprets the psalms as scripture as well as in their character as songs, prayers, and poetry from Israel's history. McCann's intent is to contribute to the church's recovery of the psalms as torah--as instruction, as a guide to prayer, praise of God, and pious living. The explicit connections which McCann draws from the psalms to the New Testament and to Christian faith and life are extensive, making his work suitable for serious study of the psalms in academic and in church settings. An appendix examines the tradition of singing the psalms and offers suggestions for the use of the psalms in worship
  • pt. 1: The shape of the book of Psalms -- The Psalms as Torah, then and now -- The Psalms and the reign of God -- pt. 2: Instruction for praise and praise as instruction -- Praise and identity : the majesty of God and the glory of mortals -- Praise and activity : who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? -- pt. 3: Instruction for prayer and prayer as instruction -- Prayer and identity : out of the depths -- Prayer and identity : for I know my transgressions -- Prayer and activity : vengeance, catharsis, and compassion -- pt. 4: Instruction for profession and profession as instruction -- Assurance : you are with me -- God's space and God's time -- Conclusion : the Psalms and Jesus Christ -- Appendix : the singing of the Psalms
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 182-194) and index
  • 204 pages ; 23 cm
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