Psalms

New International Biblical Commentary

by Craig C. Broyles

Craig Broyles examines the Psalms as a diverse collection of poems whose main roots are in Jerusalem’s worship services. Both in the past and in the present, they provide dynamic liturgies though which the worshipper encounters God—often with vigorous dialogue—and finds meaning for life. Broyles makes the best of contemporary scholarship on the Psalms accessible to both general readers and serious students. "Using the literary method, this commentary examines linguistic detail and patterning and situates the single Psalm within the larger landscape of the Psalter. Broyles writes as one who has lived the Psalms as a scholar and as a believer. This user-friendly commentary, with its distinct fresh angle of vision on community worship, is a good find."
—Elmer Martens, Mennonite Brethern Biblical Seminary

Genres: Theology, Biblical Studies, Religion

539 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Philip Tadros · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good 1-stop shop for an in-depth but not overwhelming commentary on the Psalms. It goes in depth just enough for the non-technical student of the Bible (i.e. me) to appreciate elements that require a scholar's nose.

[Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

(really a 4.5)
I have really enjoyed reading through this commentary for class, and will come back to it in my own reading of the psalms. The background on ancient near eastern cultures is helpful to my understanding, as well as connecting it to the broader redemptive story and beyond.

[N · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good comprehensive commentary on the book of Psalms, in depth, relevant historical insights. Highly recommend for anyone who wants a much deeper study of the Psalms

[Fred La Plante III · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good commentary on Psalms

[Joe Valenti · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you are looking for a cost-effective, single-volume commentary on the entirety of the psalter, then this is a decent choice. Craig Broyles basically provides a very basic interpretation of each Psalm. Of course, due to the length of this text, it lacks some of the depth and detail that is offered in larger, multi-volume commentaries on Psalms. I do not agree with Broyles on all of his interpretive choices, but this is, nonetheless, a good place to start. If you are looking for something more in depth, I would highly recommend the Word Biblical Commentary set by Craigie, Tate, and Allen - but this set will set you back about $100.