The Psalms in Israel's Worship: Two Volumes in One

One of the most important contributions to our understanding of the psalms, The Psalms in Israel's Worship by Sigmund Mowinckel has largely provided the framework and suppositions of modern Psalms study. Fully revised from the original Norwegian edition and now featuring a substantial new foreword by James Crenshaw, this classic work (two volumes in one) argues that the psalms originated in actual temple worship and were used regularly to add drama to Israel's adoration of Yahweh. Throughout this fascinating work, Mowinckel carefully explores the relationship of the various psalm types to the congregation's devotional life, including hymns of praise from Israel's national festivals, psalms of lamentation and penitence, and personal or private psalms of thanksgiving. Other topics include the psalms' relationship to prophecy and wisdom, their composition and collection, their style and performance, and the technical terminology involved in Psalms study.

Author: Sigmund Mowinckel
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Published: 09/14/2004
Pages: 549
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.92lbs
Size: 9.18h x 6.42w x 1.24d
ISBN: 9780802828163

About the Author
Sigmund Mowinckel (1884-1965), widely regarded as one of the most important biblical scholars of the twentieth century, was professor of Old Testament at the University of Oslo, Norway. Among his other publications in English is The Spirit and the Word: Prophecy and Tradition in Ancient Israel.

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