For centuries the book of Psalms has been read as a random collection of individual poems with no discernible pattern of intentional arrangement.
Augustine referred to the organization of the psalms as a "mighty mystery." Recent Old Testament studies insist that each psalm is not to be interpreted in view of its position in the overall book or by the psalms that border it.
 
Yet O. Palmer Robertson shows that there is a clear redemptive-historical progression that develops throughout the five books of the psalms. In addition, structural elements such as the placement of acrostic psalms, strategic couplings of a Messianic psalm with a Torah psalm, and the grouping of psalms by topics indicate an intentional structuring.

Marc Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Review Quotes:
"A pleasure to read! . . . Showing us the genius of the book's structure and the interconnections between structure and substance, Robertson makes the overall theological message of the Psalms come to light. His fresh and insightful work on this majestic book of Scripture is sure to expand your mind, warm your heart, and open your mouth to join with all creation in shouts of 'Hallelu-YAH.'"--Douglas Sean O'Donnell, Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies and Practical Theology, Queensland Theological College, Brisbane, Australia
 
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"Very few evangelical scholars have mastered Old Testament studies to the level of O. Palmer Robertson. His expertise is evident in this work on the Psalms. More than this, he interacts with modern scholarship without compromising his commitment to the full authority of Scripture. And best of all, his work is easily understood and available to serve pastors and other church leaders as they preach and teach Christ from the Psalms. This book is undoubtedly one of the very best studies of this part of Scripture."--Richard L. Pratt Jr., President, Third Millennium Ministries
 
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"With his customary clarity and insight, Robertson presents a Psalter that is at once theologically rich, historically relevant, and practically impactful. His approach is largely redemptive-historical and canonical, which provides him with multiple advantages as he explores the shape and coherence of the Psalter as a poetic anthology and its place within the larger biblical story of redemption. Robertson's often-creative interpretation is nevertheless attuned to contemporary scholarship, which he presents in a manner accessible to laymen and preachers."--John Scott Redd Jr., President and Associate Professor of Old Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C.
 
Review Quotes:
"Here is a groundbreaking and innovative piece of research and study that will open up new vistas of study and preaching to the whole body of Christ from the beloved treasury of the Psalter. . . . Professor Robertson has convincingly argued that there is a distinctive progression across the five books of the Psalter. . . . What Robertson has done for us is to include in this book five diagrams, along with his text, to show how Torah Psalm 1 and messianic Psalm 2 supply us with the major themes that are then developed across the whole Psalter with the grouping of significant psalms along the way. . . . The impact that this view of such a Psalter structure will have on New Testament perspectives and studies should be enormous."--from the Foreword by Walter C. Kaiser Jr.
ISBN: 1629951331 EAN: 9781629951331