Psalm Structures: A Study of Psalms with Refrains

by Paul R. Raabe and RAABE

Book Overview

This study identifies and describes the basic building blocks of a biblical psalm: the levels of colon, verse, strophe and stanza. In this study eleven psalms have been chosen with stanzas that are clearly demarcated by the presence of refrains. Seven of these are analysed thoroughly (Psalms 42-43, 46, 49, 56, 57, 59) and another four more briefly (Psalms 39, 67, 80, 99). This is a timely and closely argued statement of the importance of integrating...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0567207129
• ISBN13: 9780567207128
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Sheffield Academic Press
• Length: 219 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"