Podcasts about old testament exegesis

At the annual doctoral conferment ceremony on 31 May, 2024, Lund University conferred more than 200 doctors. One of them was the Faculty of Theology's honorary doctor, Professor Terje Stordalen. This is a recording of his honorary doctoral lecture, held at LUX in Lund on 30 May. The title of the lecture is, "Biblical Narrative in a Century of Newspapers". Terje Stordalen is Professor of Old Testament Exegesis at the University of Oslo. Introductions by Dean Alexander Maurits and Associate Professor Ola Wikander. Professor Stordalen's presentation (PDF) can be found here: https://www.ht.lu.se/fileadmin/user_upload/ht/dokument/Forskning/Biblical_Narrative_in_a_Century_of_Newspapers.pdf

Timestamps:2:45 - What exactly is the Ketuviim?7:00 - What is the Wisdom literature (in this case: Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs) all about?14:23 - How should we read the Wisdom literature?25:12 - So Song of Songs…what are we supposed to do with this book?29:33 - How do these books connect to Jesus?MIDTOWN RESOURCESCheck out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plans“The Hebrew vs the Christian ordering of the Old Testament"How-to Study the Bible handoutHow to Study Historical Narrative handoutHow to Study Wisdom Literature handoutOTHER RESOURCESInterpreting the Wisdom Books: An Exegetical Handbook (Handbooks for Old Testament Exegesis) by Edward M. CurtisThe Wisdom Pyramid by Brett McCrackenGod's Wisdom for Navigating Life: A Year of Daily Devotions in the Book of Proverbs by Tim KellerThe Fear of the Lord Is Wisdom: A Theological Introduction to Wisdom in Israel by Tremper Longman IIIDominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bible by Stephen DempsterSERMONSGhosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchRuth sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchWisdom sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchTEXT-IN QUESTIONSThroughout the year, we want to know the concepts and passages you wrestle with. We'll answer some of these questions in podcast episodes throughout the year.To submit your topic or question, text either "DOWNTOWN", “LEXINGTON”, OR “TWO NOTCH” followed by your topic to 855-855-0655.Music by Levvy and Midtown MusicFind out more at Weird Tower Collective

Timestamps:2:45 - What exactly is the Ketuviim?7:00 - What is the Wisdom literature (in this case: Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs) all about?14:23 - How should we read the Wisdom literature?25:12 - So Song of Songs…what are we supposed to do with this book?29:33 - How do these books connect to Jesus?MIDTOWN RESOURCESCheck out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plans“The Hebrew vs the Christian ordering of the Old Testament"How-to Study the Bible handoutHow to Study Historical Narrative handoutHow to Study Wisdom Literature handoutOTHER RESOURCESInterpreting the Wisdom Books: An Exegetical Handbook (Handbooks for Old Testament Exegesis) by Edward M. CurtisThe Wisdom Pyramid by Brett McCrackenGod's Wisdom for Navigating Life: A Year of Daily Devotions in the Book of Proverbs by Tim KellerThe Fear of the Lord Is Wisdom: A Theological Introduction to Wisdom in Israel by Tremper Longman IIIDominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bible by Stephen DempsterSERMONSGhosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchRuth sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchWisdom sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchTEXT-IN QUESTIONSThroughout the year, we want to know the concepts and passages you wrestle with. We'll answer some of these questions in podcast episodes throughout the year.To submit your topic or question, text either "DOWNTOWN", “LEXINGTON”, OR “TWO NOTCH” followed by your topic to 855-855-0655.Music by Levvy and Midtown MusicFind out more at Weird Tower Collective

Timestamps:2:45 - What exactly is the Ketuviim?7:00 - What is the Wisdom literature (in this case: Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs) all about?14:23 - How should we read the Wisdom literature?25:12 - So Song of Songs…what are we supposed to do with this book?29:33 - How do these books connect to Jesus?MIDTOWN RESOURCESCheck out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plans“The Hebrew vs the Christian ordering of the Old Testament"How-to Study the Bible handoutHow to Study Historical Narrative handoutHow to Study Wisdom Literature handoutOTHER RESOURCESInterpreting the Wisdom Books: An Exegetical Handbook (Handbooks for Old Testament Exegesis) by Edward M. CurtisThe Wisdom Pyramid by Brett McCrackenGod's Wisdom for Navigating Life: A Year of Daily Devotions in the Book of Proverbs by Tim KellerThe Fear of the Lord Is Wisdom: A Theological Introduction to Wisdom in Israel by Tremper Longman IIIDominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bible by Stephen DempsterSERMONSGhosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchRuth sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchWisdom sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchTEXT-IN QUESTIONSThroughout the year, we want to know the concepts and passages you wrestle with. We'll answer some of these questions in podcast episodes throughout the year.To submit your topic or question, text either "DOWNTOWN", “LEXINGTON”, OR “TWO NOTCH” followed by your topic to 855-855-0655.Music by Levvy and Midtown MusicFind out more at Weird Tower Collective

How do we make sense of the Hebrew Prophets? The Latter Prophets of Isaiah-Malachi are some of the most enduring books of the Hebrew Bible. While this literature is full of meaning, these books can be some of the most difficult to understand. We interviewed a scholar on the prophets to learn more about how to approach this part of Scripture. Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer is Professor of Old Testament Exegesis at ALT School of Theology, Sweden. She holds a PhD in Divinity/Hebrew Bible from Oxford, and completed her bachelor's and master's degrees in Hebrew Bible and ancient Near Eastern studies at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Her specialty is the Prophetic Literature, though she is also working in the lament literature, the reception history of the Bible, Ezra-Nehemiah, and 1-2 Samuel. Professor Tiemeyer has authored six monographs and three textbooks. She has published numerous book chapters in edited volumes, as well as a plethora of journal articles across some of the most prestigious, peer-reviewed journals in Hebrew Bible studies, while also having presented countless times at some of the largest and most esteemed scholarly meetings around the world. She is currently Editor for the Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, and has been praised by her peers as “an accomplished scholar and editor with an international reputation for careful and nuanced scholarship.” She currently lives in Örebro, Sweden, with her husband and their two daughters.  "Jonah Through the Centuries" https://www.amazon.com/Jonah-Through-Centuries-Blackwell-Commentaries-ebook/dp/B09DWJZP77/ref=sr_1_1?crid=29T5YBP0WC0FY&keywords=lena-sofia+tiemeyer&qid=1698090953&sprefix=lena+sofia%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1 “In Search of Jonathan: Jonathan between the Bible and Modern Fiction” https://global.oup.com/academic/product/in-search-of-jonathan-9780197637777?cc=us&lang=en&Full List of Publications: https://altutbildning.academia.edu/LenaSofiaTiemeyer “Jonah Through the Centuries”Chapters0:26-3:44 Introducing Lena3:45-6:51 Jerusalem: Living and Learning in the Holy Land6:52-10:02 Oxford: Critical vs Reader Approach10:03-13:01 The Roundabout Path to Scholarship13:02-17:22 Redaction Criticism17:23-21:29 Prophecy as Intercession21:30-26:29 The Language and Literature of the Prophets26:30-29:36 If Lena could meet Zechariah29:37-36:56 The Gender of the Fish in Jonah36:57-41:19 Advice for Younger Self41:20-43:48 Who is the Satan in Zechariah?43:49-46:31 Joshua's Unique Priestly Clothing46:32-48:12 Divine Council in the Prophets48:13-55:00 How to Write and Research Well55:01-59:12 Nathan's Learning from Lena59:13-1:00:26 Publications by LenaJoin the Hebrew Bible Book Club ⁠https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_hebrewbibleinsights/⁠ TikTok: ⁠www.tiktok.com/@hebrewbibleinsights⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsights⁠ Threads: ⁠https://www.threads.net/@_hebrewbibleinsights⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

How do we do responsible and holistic exegesis of the Hebrew Bible? What are principles and methods that we can apply reasonably and consistently? In this unique interview, Dr. Matthieu Richelle wrote responses to questions that we sent him about his book on the subject. In this episode we share our correspondence with him and also share our own thoughts. Dr. Matthieu Richelle is Professor of Old Testament Exegesis at the Universitè catholique de Louvain (Belgium). Link to Book "Interpreting Israel's Scriptures": https://www.amazon.com/Interpreting-Israels-Scriptures-Practical-Testament/dp/1619709589/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3JTO6GQK3IGW0&keywords=interpreting+israel%27s+scriptures&qid=1696648670&sprefix=interpreting+israe%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-1 Chapters 0:25-5:05 Call to holistic and responsible reading of the HB 5:06-10:53 Book Outline 10:54-15:34 Math Teacher to Biblical Scholar 15:35-21:58 Learning from “Players” vs “Coaches” 21:59-28:45 Interpreting the text in community 28:46-31:45 The value of a handbook for students 31:46-38:05 The joy of the rich complexity of studying scripture 38:06-53:27 How the church and academia can be more holistic in exegesis 55:28-58:59 Grappling with sources, authorship, and editing of the HB 59:00-1:02:52 Date of Event vs Date of Text 1:02:53-1:04:02 How our expertise influences our exegesis 1:04:03-1:07:23 Encouragement and where to find the book WHERE TO FIND US Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hebrewbibleinsights/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@hebrewbibleinsights Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsights Threads: https://www.threads.net/@_hebrewbibleinsights Website: https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/support

We were able to catch up with G. K. Beale to talk about his new book, Union with the Resurrected Christ: Eschatological New Creation and New Testament Biblical Theology. We talk deeply about the centrality of the resurrection for the new creation, with a special bonus portion at the very end on the millenium! Timestamps to Know ·     Intro: 00:38 ·     Dr. Beale's Bio and Background: 03:38 ·     Ten Facets of Eschatology - 10:46 ·     Union With the Resurrected Christ - 18:11 ·     The Relationship Between Resurrection & Ascension - 21:17 ·     Relating Christ's Priesthood & Kingship to Ascension- 22:26 ·     The Diamond Facets of the Resurrection - 27:50 ·     Methodology for Preaching - 31:34 ·     Closing Thoughts - 33:20 ·     Bonus Question: Thinking Through Eschatological Views - 35:20 ·     Amillenialism - 36:26 ·     Premillenialism – 39:38 ·     Postmillenialism - 42:56   Resources to Click ·      G.K. Beale's Website (gkbeale.com) ·     Keys for Interpreting the Book of Revelation Lectures – G.K. Beale at The Church at Pecan Creek ·     Postmillenialism & Theonomy – David Schrock at 9Marks     Books to Read ·     Union with the Resurrected Christ: Eschatological New Creation and New Testament Biblical Theology – G.K. Beale ·     A New Testament Biblical Theology: The Unfolding of the Old Testament in the New – G.K. Beale ·     Book of Revelation (NIGTC) – G.K. Beale ·     Revelation: A Shorter Commentary – G.K. Beale ·     Colossians and Philemon (BECNT) – G.K. Beale ·     1-2 Thessalonians, Volume 13 (IVP New Testament Commentary) – G.K. Beale ·     Handbook on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament: Exegesis and Interpretation – G.K. Beale ·     The Erosion of Inerrancy in Evangelicalism: Responding to New Challenges to Biblical Authority – G.K. Beale ·     The Temple and the Church's Mission: A Biblical Theology of the Dwelling Place of God, Vol. 17 – G.K. Beale ·     The Royal Priesthood and the Glory of God - David Schrock ·     Pauline Eschatology – Geerhardus Vos

Let Your Heart be Emboldened, You who Wait for the Lord Lectionary Date: May 7, 2023 [5th Sunday of Easter, Year A] Rosy and Paul are joined this week by special guest, Bill Brown. Bill is Professor of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA, and an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church (USA). He is also the author of several books, including Seeing the Psalms: A Theology of Metaphor (2002), God and the Imagination: A Primer to Reading the Psalms in an Age of Pluralism (2001), and Deep Calls to Deep: The Psalms in Dialogue amid Disruption (2021). Those are just some his titles directly on the Psalms, friends! Some of you may remember using his Handbook to Old Testament Exegesis (2017) which has become an OT seminary classroom staple for many of us as students and teachers.

Authoring Peace Lectionary Date: November 27, 2022 [1st Sunday of Advent, Year A] It's Advent! To help us unpack the first reading for the first week of Advent, we have invited Dr. David Davage to join us. David is Associate Professor in Old Testament Exegesis at the Academy of Leadership and Theology, Umeå, Sweden. He is interested in the diachronic growth of the Psalms and the question of authorship in the ancient Near East. He is a prolific author, researcher, and a sought-after speaker. If you're interested in more of his work, we recommend his newest book, How Isaiah Became an Author: Prophecy, Authority and Attribution. 

A Conversation with Dr. William P. Brown Bill Brown is the William Marcellus McPheeters Professor of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. His writings explore the intersecting issues of ecology, justice, faith, and science from various biblical perspectives. He is the author of numerous essays and several books, including Wisdom's Wonder, The Seven Pillars of Creation, Seeing the Psalms, Sacred Sense, Handbook to Old Testament Exegesis, and most recently Deep Calls to Deep (Abingdon). Much of his work is driven by the desire to promote dialogue among diverse participants to foster mutual understanding and equity. Bill is ordained in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and loves teaching Sunday School. Join us for this lively conversation about the functions and purposes of dialogue in the Psalms and in the church of today.

This summer we are discussing how to read and write well for preaching. Today's topic is on choosing and using biblical commentaries in your sermon preparation. Commentaries are the bread and butter tool for preachers in their preaching library. Preacher today on the podcast learn about the different Bible commentaries and how to use each type of commentary in your personal study of the text of scripture.  Dr. Allen's Commentary Suggestions  This is not an exhaustive list. These are highlights of people you ought to read.  Figures in Church History to Read if Time Allows John Chrysostom  Augustine of Hippo  Origin Martin Luther  John Calvin  Puritan Preachers  John Wesley  Charles Spurgeon  Martyn Lloyd-Jones  John Stott Commentary or Sermon Series Charles Simeon – Expository Sermon Outlines Alexander Maclaren – Expositions of Holy Scripture  G Campbell Morgan – Westminster Pulpit  James Montgomery Boice Kent Hughes – Preaching the Word Series  John Phillips – Commentary Series  Warren W. Wiersbe – be series or Bible Exposition Commentary  Baker Old Testament and New Testament Exegetical Commentary  The Bible Knowledge Commentary  The Bible Speaks Today  The Concordia Commentary Series  The Expositors Bible Commentary Series & Revised  The Exegetical Guides to The Greek New Testament  The IVP New Testament Commentary  The New American Commentary Series  The New International Commentary on the Old Testament and New Testament  The NIV Application Commentary Series  The Pillar New Testament Series  The Tyndall Commentary Series  The Word Biblical Commentary Series  The Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament  The Big Greek Idea Series  Lexham Press – The Evangelical Exegetical Commentary Series The Summer Institute of Linguistic Commentary Summaries Kerux Commentaries by Kregel  The Story of God Commentary   List of Commentary Surveys Cyril J. Barber – The Minister's Library  Kenneth L. Barker, Bruce K. Waltke – Bibliography for Old Testament Exegesis and Exposition 3rd edition  David R. Bauer – An Annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry  D.A. Carson – New Testament Survey  Brevards S. Childs – Old Testament Books for Pastors and Teachers  Frederick W. Danker – Multipurpose Tools for Bible Study  John F. Evans – A Guide To Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works  Joseph A. Fitzmyer – An Introductory Bibliography for the Study of Scripture John Glynn - Commentary and Reference Survey: A Comprehensive Guide to Biblical and Theological Resources Kregel Publishing - A Classic Bible Study Library for Today Tremper Longman III – Old Testament Commentary Survey  Ralph P. Martin - New Testament Books for Pastor and Teacher Douglas Moo - An Annotated Bibliography on the Bible and the Church Jim Rosscup – Commentaries for Biblical Expositors  David M. Scholer - A Basic Bibliographic Guide for New Testament Exegesis Wilbur Smith – Profitable Bible Study  Charles Spurgeon – commenting and commentaries  Douglas K. Stuart - A Guide to Selecting and Using Bible Commentaries Warren W. Wiersbe – A Basic L

An overview of Jason Hunt's Book: Cornelius Van Til's Doctrine of God and Its Relevance for Contemporary Hermeneutics seeks to answer the question, "What does Van Til have to do with hermeneutics?" It is argued that some of the most relevant concerns in the field of contemporary hermeneutics are similar to those addressed by Van Til in the area of apologetics. Van Til's approach involved a self-conscious consistency between method and theology proper in order to reason according to the Christian worldview found in Scripture. Just as one's apologetic method should be consistent with the theology revealed in the Bible, so also should one's hermeneutic. This work not only argues that Van Til has an important place in the hermeneutical discussion, but also demonstrates his place in terms of the main contours in his doctrine of God. In doing so, certain influences on evangelical hermeneutics are considered according to consistency with theology proper. Lastly, a Van Tillian hermeneutic is applied to the often-debated issue concerning the New Testament use of the Old Testament. Jason Hunt's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cornelius-Doctrine-Relevance-Contemporary-Hermeneutics-ebook/dp/B081HX2YYS/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1635003159&qsid=133-9822124-3202165&refinements=p_27%3AJason+Hunt&s=books&sr=1-1&sres=1532682883 Recommended Books by Jason: Vern Poythress, God-Centered Biblical Interpretation Dan McCartney and Charles Clayton Reader Understand: A Guide to Interpreting and Applying the Bible Kathleen Buswell Nielson: Study: Following the Ways of the Word Da Carson and G.K Beale: Handbook on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament: Exegesis and Interpretation Graeme Goldsworthy: Christ-Centered Biblical Theology: Hermeneutical Foundations and Principles, and Gospel-Centered Hermeneutics: Foundations and Principles of Evangelical Biblical Interpretation

In this new season, Adam and Charlie are looking at the question: What is the Gospel? In this episode, they begin by looking at the Old Testament.

How was the ‘Book’ of Psalms formed, and why? The first question relates to the diachronic growth of the collection, while the second relates to issues of purpose–to what end are psalms being juxtaposed in a collection? On this show, David Willgren explains his surprising answers to these two fundamental questions as we talk about his recent book, The Formation of the ‘Book ‘of Psalms (Mohr Siebeck, 2016). By conceptualizing the ‘Book’ of Psalms as an anthology, and by inquiring into its poetics by means of paratextuality, David Willgren provides a fresh reconstruction of the formation of the ‘Book’ of Psalms and concludes, in contrast to the canonical approach, that it does not primarily provide a literary context for individual psalms. Rather, it preserves a dynamic selection of psalms that is best seen not as a ‘book’ of psalms, but as a canon of psalms. David Willgren received a ThD in Old Testament Exegesis from Lund University in 2016, and is currently lecturer at Norwegian School of Leadership and Theology. In addition to The Formation of the ‘Book’ of Psalms, he is co-editor and contributor to the book Studies in Isaiah: History, Theology, and Reception (Bloomsbury T&T Clark, 2017). L. Michael Morales is Professor of Biblical Studies at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and the author of The Tabernacle Pre-Figured: Cosmic Mountain Ideology in Genesis and Exodus (Peeters, 2012), and Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord?: A Biblical Theology of Leviticus (IVP Academic, 2015). He can be reached at mmorales@gpts.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How was the ‘Book’ of Psalms formed, and why? The first question relates to the diachronic growth of the collection, while the second relates to issues of purpose–to what end are psalms being juxtaposed in a collection? On this show, David Willgren explains his surprising answers to these two fundamental questions as we talk about his recent book, The Formation of the ‘Book ‘of Psalms (Mohr Siebeck, 2016). By conceptualizing the ‘Book’ of Psalms as an anthology, and by inquiring into its poetics by means of paratextuality, David Willgren provides a fresh reconstruction of the formation of the ‘Book’ of Psalms and concludes, in contrast to the canonical approach, that it does not primarily provide a literary context for individual psalms. Rather, it preserves a dynamic selection of psalms that is best seen not as a ‘book’ of psalms, but as a canon of psalms. David Willgren received a ThD in Old Testament Exegesis from Lund University in 2016, and is currently lecturer at Norwegian School of Leadership and Theology. In addition to The Formation of the ‘Book’ of Psalms, he is co-editor and contributor to the book Studies in Isaiah: History, Theology, and Reception (Bloomsbury T&T Clark, 2017). L. Michael Morales is Professor of Biblical Studies at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and the author of The Tabernacle Pre-Figured: Cosmic Mountain Ideology in Genesis and Exodus (Peeters, 2012), and Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord?: A Biblical Theology of Leviticus (IVP Academic, 2015). He can be reached at mmorales@gpts.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How was the ‘Book’ of Psalms formed, and why? The first question relates to the diachronic growth of the collection, while the second relates to issues of purpose–to what end are psalms being juxtaposed in a collection? On this show, David Willgren explains his surprising answers to these two fundamental questions as we talk about his recent book, The Formation of the ‘Book ‘of Psalms (Mohr Siebeck, 2016). By conceptualizing the ‘Book’ of Psalms as an anthology, and by inquiring into its poetics by means of paratextuality, David Willgren provides a fresh reconstruction of the formation of the ‘Book’ of Psalms and concludes, in contrast to the canonical approach, that it does not primarily provide a literary context for individual psalms. Rather, it preserves a dynamic selection of psalms that is best seen not as a ‘book’ of psalms, but as a canon of psalms. David Willgren received a ThD in Old Testament Exegesis from Lund University in 2016, and is currently lecturer at Norwegian School of Leadership and Theology. In addition to The Formation of the ‘Book’ of Psalms, he is co-editor and contributor to the book Studies in Isaiah: History, Theology, and Reception (Bloomsbury T&T Clark, 2017). L. Michael Morales is Professor of Biblical Studies at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and the author of The Tabernacle Pre-Figured: Cosmic Mountain Ideology in Genesis and Exodus (Peeters, 2012), and Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord?: A Biblical Theology of Leviticus (IVP Academic, 2015). He can be reached at mmorales@gpts.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How was the ‘Book’ of Psalms formed, and why? The first question relates to the diachronic growth of the collection, while the second relates to issues of purpose–to what end are psalms being juxtaposed in a collection? On this show, David Willgren explains his surprising answers to these two fundamental questions as we talk about his recent book, The Formation of the ‘Book ‘of Psalms (Mohr Siebeck, 2016). By conceptualizing the ‘Book’ of Psalms as an anthology, and by inquiring into its poetics by means of paratextuality, David Willgren provides a fresh reconstruction of the formation of the ‘Book’ of Psalms and concludes, in contrast to the canonical approach, that it does not primarily provide a literary context for individual psalms. Rather, it preserves a dynamic selection of psalms that is best seen not as a ‘book’ of psalms, but as a canon of psalms. David Willgren received a ThD in Old Testament Exegesis from Lund University in 2016, and is currently lecturer at Norwegian School of Leadership and Theology. In addition to The Formation of the ‘Book’ of Psalms, he is co-editor and contributor to the book Studies in Isaiah: History, Theology, and Reception (Bloomsbury T&T Clark, 2017). L. Michael Morales is Professor of Biblical Studies at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and the author of The Tabernacle Pre-Figured: Cosmic Mountain Ideology in Genesis and Exodus (Peeters, 2012), and Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord?: A Biblical Theology of Leviticus (IVP Academic, 2015). He can be reached at mmorales@gpts.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How was the ‘Book’ of Psalms formed, and why? The first question relates to the diachronic growth of the collection, while the second relates to issues of purpose–to what end are psalms being juxtaposed in a collection? On this show, David Willgren explains his surprising answers to these two fundamental questions as we talk about his recent book, The Formation of the ‘Book ‘of Psalms (Mohr Siebeck, 2016). By conceptualizing the ‘Book’ of Psalms as an anthology, and by inquiring into its poetics by means of paratextuality, David Willgren provides a fresh reconstruction of the formation of the ‘Book’ of Psalms and concludes, in contrast to the canonical approach, that it does not primarily provide a literary context for individual psalms. Rather, it preserves a dynamic selection of psalms that is best seen not as a ‘book’ of psalms, but as a canon of psalms. David Willgren received a ThD in Old Testament Exegesis from Lund University in 2016, and is currently lecturer at Norwegian School of Leadership and Theology. In addition to The Formation of the ‘Book’ of Psalms, he is co-editor and contributor to the book Studies in Isaiah: History, Theology, and Reception (Bloomsbury T&T Clark, 2017). L. Michael Morales is Professor of Biblical Studies at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and the author of The Tabernacle Pre-Figured: Cosmic Mountain Ideology in Genesis and Exodus (Peeters, 2012), and Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord?: A Biblical Theology of Leviticus (IVP Academic, 2015). He can be reached at mmorales@gpts.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How was the ‘Book’ of Psalms formed, and why? The first question relates to the diachronic growth of the collection, while the second relates to issues of purpose–to what end are psalms being juxtaposed in a collection? On this show, David Willgren explains his surprising answers to these two fundamental questions as we talk about his recent book, The Formation of the ‘Book ‘of Psalms (Mohr Siebeck, 2016). By conceptualizing the ‘Book’ of Psalms as an anthology, and by inquiring into its poetics by means of paratextuality, David Willgren provides a fresh reconstruction of the formation of the ‘Book’ of Psalms and concludes, in contrast to the canonical approach, that it does not primarily provide a literary context for individual psalms. Rather, it preserves a dynamic selection of psalms that is best seen not as a ‘book’ of psalms, but as a canon of psalms. David Willgren received a ThD in Old Testament Exegesis from Lund University in 2016, and is currently lecturer at Norwegian School of Leadership and Theology. In addition to The Formation of the ‘Book’ of Psalms, he is co-editor and contributor to the book Studies in Isaiah: History, Theology, and Reception (Bloomsbury T&T Clark, 2017). L. Michael Morales is Professor of Biblical Studies at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and the author of The Tabernacle Pre-Figured: Cosmic Mountain Ideology in Genesis and Exodus (Peeters, 2012), and Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord?: A Biblical Theology of Leviticus (IVP Academic, 2015). He can be reached at mmorales@gpts.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Gignilliat teaching on the Theology of the Psalms  At our third coffee house of the summer, Dr. Mark Gignilliat taught on The Theology of the Psalms. Mark has taught Hebrew, Old Testament Exegesis, and Biblical Theology at Beeson Divinity School since 2005. His research interests include the relationship between the testaments, and between exegesis and […]