Psalms of the Return (Book V, Psalms 107–150): Studies in the Psalter, IV

by Michael D. Goulder

Publisher:

Sheffield Academic Press

, 1998

Overview

Book V of the Psalter (Psalms 107–150) divides into three, with the Songs of the Ascents (120–134) as the central section, and the first and third units following parallel structures (historical, Davidic, alphabetical, Hallel psalms). The units are all compositions of the Return period: 107–119 for the reconstruction of the Temple, 120–134 for Nehemiah's wall-building, 135–150 for Ezra's mission. Psalms 120–134 follow the episodes of Nehemiah's “memoir,” in order. All three groups show evidence of evening-morning alternation, and were intended for festal use: 107–118 at the Passover of Ezra 6, 120–134 at the Tabernacles of Nehemiah 12, 135–150 at Ezra's Tabernacles (Neh. 8).

Product Details

• Title: Psalms of the Return (Book V, Psalms 107–150): Studies in the Psalter, IV
• Author: Michael D. Goulder
• Publisher: Sheffield Academic Press
• Publication Date: 1998
• Pages: 352

About Michael D. Goulder

Michael D. Goulder, formerly Professor of Biblical Studies, University of Birmingham, is the author of many books—including St. Paul versus St. Peter: A Tale of Two Missions.