The Psalms: A Historical and Spiritual Commentary With an Introduction and New Translation

by John H. Eaton

No one is more qualified to write on the Psalms than John Eaton. He is a distinguished Old Testament scholar and has spent a lifetime studying the Psalms. This commentary is addressed to the wide readership. There is a long and highly readable introduction giving a background to the Psalms; then follow the 150 Psalms, each in EatonÆs translation. He explains the background to the Psalms and their content in a way which makes them interesting and relevant to the present. The discussion of each psalm ends with a related Christian prayer, either from the tradition or written by Eaton himself. John Eaton is recognised as one of the worldÆs leading experts on this commentary is the culmination of his lifeÆs work.

536 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003