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Interpretation-Psalms [Hardcover]

James L. Mays


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Jan 15 1984 Interpretation:Commentary For Teaching & Preaching
Individual psalms are treated in one of two ways: either in a concise, descriptive fashion or in the form of expository essays. Those receiving fuller treatment consist of psalms that are prominent in the practice of worship, those that are used in the New Testament, those that are most important to the theology of the church, and those that shed the most light on the Psalter as a whole.

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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 457 pages
  • Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press (Jan 15 1984)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 080423115X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0804231152
  • Product Dimensions: 16.1 x 8.7 x 22 cm
  • Shipping Weight: 862 g
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #725,974 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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About the Author

James Luther Mays is Cyrus M. McCormick Professor Emeritus of Hebrew and Old Testament Interpretation at Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia. He was the general editor of the best-selling Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching series, and is author of many books, including Psalms in the Interpretation series and The Lord Reigns: A Theological Handbook to the Psalms.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Well Written, Excellent Value, Conservative Scholarship Feb 22 2009
By M. McManus - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
A good commentary is one that gets used.

I have owned this commentary for a few years and after having read several dozen commentaries on the Psalms, I still find Mays consistently trust worthy and useful. Evangelical, Catholic and Orthodox readers should find this commentary palatable and without disappointment.

It is much easier to navigate than say the Word Biblical Commentaries, particularly due to both its brevity and minimized use of academic language. The individual who lacks familiarity with Biblical languages and academic bibliographies will be assuaged with the reader friendly quality of this series. Formal footnotes are lacking, however the commentator will occasionally reference sources within the text.

This is not an academic volume; it is for lay teachers and preachers as indicated on the back cover. If a person is serious about scholarship in the Psalms there is no one single commentary to help you. A good bibliography will then become essential as will access to a theological library.

Nevertheless, Mays is thoughtful and concise about sketching the literary structure, theological points and historical context within the short "essay" style presentations.

The brevity of time spent in each Psalm does not result in shallowness nor bring cause to believe the author had a lack of things to say, but is rather a mark of brilliance in writing and thinking. Subtle marks of scholarship are evident throughout. The author makes frequent reference to Ancient Near Eastern ideas or influences helping create context since most readers will not have this prerequisite knowledge or access to such resources.

Overall I have found Prof Mays exegesis and theological interpretation to be fairly representative of conservative Christians, both modern and patristic.

The construction of this book is sturdy and has withstood several readings and still appears in very good condition. The paper is supple and the print and font is easy to read.

As supplemental reading to any commentary on the Psalms, I also recommend, "Interpreting the Psalms" by Dr Mark Futato. This work may be a bit heavy for a layperson, in which case Dr Futato has other published works that are less academic.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Psalms : Intrepretation May 9 2008
By valentino lassiter - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
INTREPRETATION Volume on the Psalms is a very well researched and scholastic text. The book explains the nature, theology, and history of the Psalms with clarity. A highly recommended text.
9 of 16 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars readable expository essay Mar 18 2006
By Walter G. Fitzsimons - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
One's view of the book is dependent upon what one is seeking. Yes, it is a "readable expository essay" as proclaimed by the back cover. The essay is not peopled with the sort of narrative insight and entertaining draw into the human condition that we have become accustomed to in entertaining recent commentaries. It is scholarly and useful.

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