Cheong, Eun Chae,

Biblical basis of the imprecatory Psalms : special attention to Psalms 109 and 35 / by Eun Chae Cheong. - 1987. - vii, 76 leaves ; 29 cm.

Typescript. Chapter I. Introduction Chapter II. Different Approaches to the Study of Imprecatory Psalms Chapter III. Background for Understanding the Imprecations Chapter IV. In-Depth Study of Two Major Exemplary Imprecatory Psalms Chapter V. Use of Imprecatory Psalms in the New Testament and in Our Times Chapter Virgin Islands Conclusions and Observations



The Problem Stated -- The Anticipated Contributions -- Methodology. Imprecations as Expressions of Personal Vindictiveness -- Imprecations by the Psalmist's Enemies -- Imprecations as Prediction -- Imperfect Morality of the Old Testament -- Imprecations Against Spiritual Forces -- Poetically Exaggerated Mode of Composition -- Utterances of Zeal for God and God's Kingdom. Early Biblical Basis of Divine Curses -- The Psalmist's Relation to the Enemies. Psalm 109 -- Psalm 35. Their Use in the New Testament -- Curse in New Testament -- The Use of Imprecatory Psalms in the New Testament -- The Present Relevance of the Imprecatory Psalms.




Columbia Biblical Seminary and Graduate School of Missions--Dissertations.


Bible.--Psalms--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible.--O.T.--Psalms CIX--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible.--O.T.--Psalms XXXV--Criticism, interpretation, etc.


Blessing and cursing in the Bible.

BV4070 / .B535 1987 BV4070