RT Book T1 The Psalms T2 Essentials of biblical studies series A1 Bodner, Keith 1967- LA English PP New York, NY, United States of America PB Oxford University Press YR 2024 UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/185760394X AB "Few books were composed over a longer period of time and have exercised more cultural and religious influence than the Psalms, the longest and most complex collection in the Hebrew Bible and arguably one of the most illustrious and durable texts in history. This book is an introduction to the world of the Psalms that focuses on the content and the poetic forms that are encountered in the collection, guiding the reader toward an appreciation of the purposes of the Psalms, and the contribution to the Scriptures of Israel. There is also some background discussion on the development of the Psalms and an overview of the variety and genres of these poetic texts"-- NO Includes bibliographical references and index CN BS1430.52 SN 9780190916879 SN 9780190916862 K1 Bible : Psalms : Criticism, interpretation, etc