Poems and Psalms of the Hebrew Bible

Zusatztext This is a useful addition to the Oxford Bible Series of serious introductory text books on various aspects of biblical study...will serve as a very useful introduction to the poetry of the Bible and especially the Psalms. Klappentext Poetry was a key art-form for the ancient Jews, the most distinctive way in which they tried to depict the relationship between God and his people. The Poems and Psalms of the Hebrew Bible introduces the reader to the full range of the poetry of the Old Testament, both outside the Psalter and within it. After considering the essential elements of Hebrew verse, it looks at the most familiar poems--the Psalms, the Songs of Solomon, and the poetry of Job and Proverbs--as well as at less familiar examples of poems which by contrast are embedded in narrative, such as war poetry, harvest hymns, elegies, prayers of protest, and thanksgiving songs. The book is addressed to both specialists and non-specialists; no knowledge of Hebrew is presumed, and a bibliography following each chapter offers suggestions for further study. Zusammenfassung Poetry was a key art-form for the ancient Jews, the most distinctive way in which they tried to depict the relationship between God and his people. This book introduces the reader to the full range of the poetry of the Old Testament, both outside the Psalter and within it.

Product details

• Authors: S. E. Gillingham, S. E. (Lecturer in Theology Gillingham, Susan Gillingham
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.1994
• EAN: 9780192132437
• ISBN: 978-0-19-213243-7
• No. of pages: 328
• Series: Oxford Bible; Oxford Bible Series; Oxford Bible Series; Oxford Bible
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations; RELIGION / Judaism / General, RELIGION / Christian Rituals & Practice / Worship & Liturgy, RELIGION / Biblical Meditations / General, Judaism, Bible readings, selections & meditations, Bible readings, selections and meditations, Prayers & liturgical material, Prayers and liturgical material