The Origin And Religious Contents Of The Psalter In The Light Of Old Testament Criticism And The History Of Religions

By Thomas Kelly Cheyne

Book Overview

The book titled ""The Origin And Religious Contents Of The Psalter In The Light Of Old Testament Criticism And The History Of Religions"" is written by T. K. Cheyne. The book is an in-depth study of the Psalms, which is a collection of religious poems and hymns found in the Old Testament of the Bible. The author examines the history and religious significance of the Psalms, using the tools of Old Testament criticism and the history of religions.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which deals with a specific aspect of the Psalms. The first chapter provides an introduction to the Psalms and their place in the Old Testament. The second chapter examines the authorship and composition of the Psalms, while the third chapter explores the historical context in which the Psalms were written.The fourth chapter focuses on the religious themes and motifs found in the Psalms, such as the nature of God, salvation, and the afterlife. The fifth chapter discusses the different types of Psalms, such as hymns, laments, and thanksgiving Psalms. The sixth chapter looks at the use of the Psalms in worship and liturgy.Throughout the book, the author draws on the latest scholarship in Old Testament criticism and the history of religions to provide a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the Psalms. The book is written in a scholarly style and is intended for students and scholars of religion and biblical studies.Overall, ""The Origin And Religious Contents Of The Psalter In The Light Of Old Testament Criticism And The History Of Religions"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the religious significance of the Psalms and their place in the history of Judaism and Christianity.With An Introduction And Appendices. Eight Lectures Preached Before The University Of Oxford In The Year 1889 On The Foundation Of The Late Rev. John Bampton, Canon Of Salisbury.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428639845
• ISBN13: 9781428639843
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 556 Pages
• Weight: 1.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"