Firth, David G,

Surrendering retribution in the psalms : responses to violence in individual complaints / [print] David G. Firth ; foreword by D.L. Morcom. - Eugene, Or. : Wipf and Stock, (c)2007. - xviii, 154 pages ; 23 cm. - Paternoster biblical monographs . - Paternoster biblical monographs. .

Originally published by Paternoster, 2005.



Introduction and methodology. Statement of problem ; Argument ; The nature of violence ; Methodology -- Psalms of false accusation. Psalm 7 ; Psalm 17 ; Psalm 109 ; Psalm 139 -- Prayers for protection. Psalm 3 ; Psalm 27 ; Psalm 35 ; Psalm 55 ; Psalm 56 ; Psalm 64 ; Psalm 143 -- Psalms of sickness. Psalm 38 ; Psalm 69 -- Conclusion. Summary of results ; Implications of results for the study of the Psalms ; Areas for further research.



9781597527583


Bible.--Psalms.


Violence--Religious aspects--Christianity.

BS1430 BS1430.F527.S877 2005