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Reformation Commentary on Scripture #7
Psalms 1-72 (Reformation Commentary on Scripture)
Preaching's 2017 Survey of Bibles and Bible ReferencePreaching's Top 5 Commentaries of 2016 "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night." (Psalm 1:1-2, ESV) The book of Psalms has been the subject of daily and nightly meditation throughout the history of the church, and has been a significant resource for Christian belief and practice, often serving as the church's prayer book and hymnal. Like generations of Christians before them, the Protestant Reformers turned often to the book of Psalms, but they did so during a time of significant spiritual renewal, theological debate and ecclesiological reform. In the Psalms the Reformers found comfort, guidance and wisdom from God that applied to their context as much as it did to David's. As John Calvin explained, the Psalms demonstrate every emotion that people have "The Holy Spirit has presented in a living image all the griefs, sorrows, fears, doubts, hopes, cares, perplexities, in short, all the emotions with which human minds are often disturbed." Moreover, as Martin Luther proclaimed, the Reformers also heard in the Psalms a resounding affirmation of the good news of Jesus "The Psalter ought to be a precious and beloved book because it promises Christ's death and resurrection so clearly." In this volume, Herman Selderhuis guides readers through the diversity of Reformation commentary on the first half of the Psalter. Here are both familiar voices and lesser-known figures from a variety of theological traditions, including Lutherans, Reformed, Radicals, Anglicans and Roman Catholics, many of whose comments appear here for the first time in English. By drawing on a variety of resources--including commentaries, sermons, treatises and confessions--this volume will enable scholars to better understand the depth and breadth of Reformation commentary, provide resources for contemporary preachers, and aid all those who seek to meditate upon God's Word day and night.
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First published November 2, 2015
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October 16, 2018
Having a commentary series taken from the best of Reformation writers is incredibly intriguing in itself. You don't have to hold to all of the Reformers' beliefs to see how captivating it really is. Within that series, Psalms holds the most enchantment. Those Reformers throbbed with the personal wrestlings of Christianity as found in the Psalms. Editor Herman Selderhuis has done us all a favor by sifting through all the extant writings of the era to bring us the cream of the crop.
This volume, then, is a great representative of this attractive series. From the cover design to the layout, this book looks beautiful on either the shelf or open on the desk as you are studying. It's a large volume whose weight in your hand will remind you of the force its pages hold.
After the guide for using the series and a general introduction, we get a rich introduction on the Psalms from the Reformers' point of view. The most prevalent feature is their tracing Christ in the Psalms. That why this series holds value--something as apropos as Christ in the Psalms is grossly undervalued in many modern works. Not here!
The commentary proper doesn't cover every word or phrase, but what it does explain is often as warm as the sun. That's a great compliment to your exegetical commentaries.
Don't miss the extras at the end of the volume: a map of Europe during the Reformation, a timeline, a broad review of the people of the Reformation, and a bibliography. They are well done.
This book is both helpful and enjoyable. (As of this writing in October 2018 we know that the followup volume on Psalm 73-150 is coming soon). This one is worth having!
I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
This volume, then, is a great representative of this attractive series. From the cover design to the layout, this book looks beautiful on either the shelf or open on the desk as you are studying. It's a large volume whose weight in your hand will remind you of the force its pages hold.
After the guide for using the series and a general introduction, we get a rich introduction on the Psalms from the Reformers' point of view. The most prevalent feature is their tracing Christ in the Psalms. That why this series holds value--something as apropos as Christ in the Psalms is grossly undervalued in many modern works. Not here!
The commentary proper doesn't cover every word or phrase, but what it does explain is often as warm as the sun. That's a great compliment to your exegetical commentaries.
Don't miss the extras at the end of the volume: a map of Europe during the Reformation, a timeline, a broad review of the people of the Reformation, and a bibliography. They are well done.
This book is both helpful and enjoyable. (As of this writing in October 2018 we know that the followup volume on Psalm 73-150 is coming soon). This one is worth having!
I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
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