The Writings: The Psalms

The WritingsThe Psalms J. Edward Owens OSST, Thomas Hieke, Christopher T. Begg, William J. Urbrock, Fred W. Guyette, and Brent A. Strawn ________ 1235. From the Psalms to the Psalter Vasile Babota, "Dai salmi al Saltario: tra formazione, versioni, canoni ed edizioni critiche, " RivB 71 (1, 2023) 5–41. B. discusses the present state of the psalms in terms of versions and critical editions. The Psalter was one of the first documents to appear in print in the 15th century, and no other book of the Bible is as popular for private reading. The Psalter is second only to the NT gospels in terms of extant manuscripts. The critical edition of the BHQ will replace the BHS within a few years; the current Greek critical edition of the Psalter dates to 1931 (with subsequent revisions). In 2020 a new project on the Greek text of the Psalms was launched: Editio critica maior des griechischen Psalters. This project will represent a high-quality eclectic edition with a critical apparatus. B. discusses the limitations of the current critical editions of the Psalms and recognizes that limitations will remain with new critical editions. Adapted from published abstract—J. E. O. 1236. The Theme of Covenant in the Psalms Eberhard Bons, "Das Thema des Bundes in den Psalmen, " Covenant, 143–64 see #1490. B. 's article provides an overview of the various ideas associated with the word bryt in the Psalms, examining a total of 19 passages in which the word refers to a "covenant" between God and Israel. In some cases—such as Psalms 105 and 106—similarly with priestly covenantal ideas is evident. In most cases, however, e. g. , Psalm 78, it is hardly possible to draw lines of connection to specific texts in the Pentateuch where covenant is mentioned. In these texts, the memory of a specific covenant has probably faded or—as in the communal laments Psalms 44 and 74—Israel's current misery is so much in the foreground that concrete covenants of the past recede into the background. In still other texts—Psalms 25 and 50—the collective aspect of the covenant is downplayed, and the covenant becomes a matter of individual obligation. Adapted from editors' preface—T. H. 1237. The Psalmist's Approach to Dealing with "Emotions of Exclusion" June Dickie, "Being Betrayed: The Psalmist's Approach to Dealing with 'Emotions of Exclusion, '" BTB 53 (3, 2023) 148–58. The psalmist describes betrayal by a close companion in Psalms 41 and 55. His response to that experience aligns with Betrayal Trauma Theory, but his strong relationship with God prevents a negative impact on his "self. " The structure of these Hebrew laments-poems reveals how the psalmist coped with emotional distress. Lament offers a way for burdened individuals to express pain, frustration, anger, fear, and disillusionment to God, seeking eventual relief. In Psalms 41 and 55, this approach brings solace. However, in Psalms 44 and 88, where Yhwh appears as the "betrayer, " the psalmist's hope remains unfulfilled; yet he relies on the covenant for eventual resolution. Adapted from published abstract—C. T. B. 1238. The Davidic Messiah and the Mosaic Torah in the Final Redaction of the Psalter Bernard Gosse, "The Relation between Davidic Messiah and Mosaic Torah in the Final Redaction of the Five Books of the Psalter, " StBSlov 15 (1, 2023) 1–12. In its final chiastic redaction, the Psalter affirms the continuity of the Davidic Messiah (the focus of Books 1 Psalms 1–41 and 5 Psalms 107–150) after the Lord's rejection of the Messiah in Ps 89: 39–52 at the end of Book 3, Psalms 73–89. At the same time, this final redaction also associates the Torah with this reaffirmation of the Messiah. This point is highlighted in a series of three diptychs, i. e. , Psalms 1 and 2; Psalms 18 and 19; and Psalms 119 and 120–134. At the center of the verses making up the Psalter, stands Psalm 78 where the connection between the Torah (see vv. 1, 5, 10) and David (see vv. 70–72) is made explicit. The intention of the final redaction is evidenced. . .