In this excerpt from Psalms: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary, James M. Hamilton Jr. examines the biblical evidence for the authorship of the psalms and presents his own hypothesis about how the whole book of Psalms came to be. Within the Old Testament itself we find evidence that the superscriptions were interpreted as indicating authorship. The Chronicler
Read moreFaithfulness and the Fear of God in the Psalms
In this excerpt from Psalms: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary, James M. Hamilton Jr. examines the connected themes of faithfulness and a fear of God that run through the Psalms. Life will triumph over death. Good will overcome evil. The defiled will be cleansed, the broken mended, the wicked judged, the faithful rewarded, and God’s creation
Read moreJohn Webster on the Worship of God in Psalm 95
Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! For the Lord is a great God, a great King above all gods. In his
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