Psalms Through the Centuries

This is the first of a two-volume bible commentary covering the Psalms and examining the role of these biblical poems throughout Jewish and Christian history.:.; Provides a fascinating introduction to the literary, historical, and theological background of psalmody.; Examines the psalms through liturgy and prayer, study and preaching, translation. and imitation, and musical composition and artistic illustration.; Includes illustrations of significant psalms, helpful maps, and an extensive bibliography.; A forthcoming second volume is planned, which will take an alternative psalm-by-psalm appro.