Analyzing the Psalms, 2nd Edition

The purpose of this textbook is to introduce Bible students and translators to the basic compositional structure and literary style of Hebrew poetry, especially the lyric-liturgical poetry found in the Book of Psalms. Wendland follows a "discourse analysis" approach--examining different aspects of the poetic texts as an integrated whole. His primary focus is upon the formal features of the psalms, but elements of content (key terms) and function (psalm types or genres) also receive due consideration. Dr. Wendland teaches at the Lutheran Bible Institute and Seminary in Lusaka, Zambia, and is a United Bible Societies Translation Consultant. He is the author of numerous studies on the Bantu languages of South Central Africa, biblical exegesis, and translation theory.

About the author

Ernst R. Wendland (Ph.D., African Languages and Literature, University of Wisconsin) is an instructor at Lusaka Lutheran Seminary and a dissertation examiner at the University of Zambia. A former United Bible Societies translation consultant, he now serves as Professor Extraordinary in the Centre for Bible Interpretation and Translation in Africa, Department of Ancient Studies, Stellenbosch University.

Product details

• Authors: Ernst R. Wendland
• Publisher: Sil International, Global Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.1998
• EAN: 9781556711299
• ISBN: 978-1-55671-129-9
• No. of pages: 258
• Dimensions: 216 mm x 280 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 658 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / General, Religion - Biblical Studies, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Old Testament