The book of Psalms plays a significant role in the public and private prayer of both the Jewish and Christian communities today, helping to shape the minds and hearts of modern believers.

In two commentaries, one covering Psalms 1-72 and the other Psalms 73-150, Dianne Bergant examines the theological and historical circumstances from which the psalms originated. She reveals how the psalms were intended for instruction as well as prayer, and helps us experience their lyrical nature. In a fresh encounter with these poems of lament, hymns of praise, and prayers of thanksgiving, readers gain a new appreciation for these ancient texts, remembering that God - who dwells with us still - is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in mercy (Pss 145:8).

Psalms 73-150 Reviews

For anyone who wants to pray and study the Psalms, the ancient prayers of Israel and Christianity, Dianne Bergant s two volume New Collegeville Commentary is both a unique guide and inspiring tool. She offers clear introductory information and background, a survey of psalm types and themes, but what makes these volumes unique is Bergant s sensitive narrative description of each psalm. She brings readers into the pain, sorrow, praise, and joy of the psalmist so that these ancient prayers become our own. She does all this in the appealing language of one who seems not only to know but to live inside these prayers.
Kathleen M. O Connor, William Marcellus McPheeters Professor of Old Testament, Emerita, Columbia Theological Seminary

About Dianne Bergant

Dianne Bergant, CSA, is the Carroll Stuhlmueller, CP, Distinguished Professor of Old Testament Studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. She is a past president of the Catholic Biblical Association. Her many books include Scripture: History and Interpretation, the two New Collegeville Bible Commentary volumes on Psalms, and the two-volume Israel's Story, all from Liturgical Press.

CONTENTS

Abbreviations 4

THE BOOK OF PSALMS
Introduction 5
Text and Commentary 13
Book Three (73-89) 13
Book Four (90-106) 51
Book Five (107-150) 82
Songs of Ascent (120-34) 111
Hallelujah Psalms (146-50) 143
Review Aids and Discussion Questions 150
Index of Citations from the Catechism of the Catholic Church 152

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Sku

GOR010229609

ISBN 13

9780814628560

ISBN 10

0814628567

Title

Psalms 73-150: Volume 23 by Dianne Bergant

Author

Dianne Bergant

Series

NEW COLLEGEVILLE BIBLE COMMENTARY: OLD TESTAMENT

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Liturgical Press

Year published

2013-11-14

Number of pages

152

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Psalms 73-150 Dianne Bergant

Psalms 73-150 by Dianne Bergant

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Psalms 73-150 Summary

Psalms 73-150: Volume 23 by Dianne Bergant

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