Artur Weiser - The Psalms: A Commentary
A while ago, I found two volumes of The Old Testament Library on www.archive.org. I was more interested in this work on the Psalms, but did Exodus first since it was shorter, and I wanted to see if I could handle all the tagging of a commentary.
Artur Weiser was a long time professor at Tuebingen, and is certainly conversant in, and uses German Form Criticism - the Form Criticism that often strikes many of us as overblown and missing (or avoiding!) the point of the current text of the Bible. But I find little of this here. While he certainly does try to fit the Psalms into how they could work in an Israelite Cult, he is also quite interested in what they have to say to us in the Church. As someone who is aware that this text has an existence before and apart from the Church, yet wants to claim it as part of the Church's heritage, I find this helpful. I am not entirely convinced that they were used so much in ancient covenant renewal services, but it does appear plausible.
On a personal note, I do want to thank Dr. Weiser for his in print mentoring of me as I returned to the psalms for my own prayer these last few months as I was caring for my own dad who was struggling against Parkinson's - a struggle that ended in his death almost a month ago. Some of this was editing was while we were both at home. Some was done while he was in the ER. Some was while he was in recovery in hospital. And some has been done while grieving his loss as I am starting to figure out who I am now and what I can do. And Dr. Weiser was able to bring me to the Psalms - the ancient hymns of many people who sometimes were in equal confusion, frustration - and faith.
In Memory of Richard H. McGuire, 1939-2015...
Ken McGuire
Edit: Please remember to compile this as a Bible Commentary to receive all the functionality.
The Gospel is not ... a "new law," on the contrary, ... a "new life." - William Julius Mann
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Ken McGuire said:
Dr. Weiser was able to bring me to the Psalms - the ancient hymns of many people who sometimes were in equal confusion, frustration - and faith.
In Memory of Richard H. McGuire, 1939-2015...
Thank you for sharing this. God bless you as you continue to grieve.
"The Christian mind is the prerequisite of Christian thinking. And Christian thinking is the prerequisite of Christian action." - Harry Blamires, 1963
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Ken McGuire said:
A while ago, I found two volumes of The Old Testament Library on www.archive.org. I was more interested in this work on the Psalms, but did Exodus first since it was shorter, and I wanted to see if I could handle all the tagging of a commentary.
Thank you!
Grace & Peace,
Bill
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As you noted, Artur Weiser's Psalms commentary is a part of the OTL. Why it wasn't included with the other volumes is known only to Logos. Completion of the series would be appreciated. There are also other volumes in the series which are missing such as von Rad's Genesis and Noth's Exodus and Numbers.
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Wow, Incredible contribution Ken. Thank you so much for your tedious tagging work on this. You've done an excellent work here. The Lord bless you and keep you and cause His face to shine on you!
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Ken thank you very much, after compiling this and reading a couple sections I am very happy to have this new work in my Library. God Bless you and sorry for your loss. I kept the description as you gave it too us including the dedication.
-Dan
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Thank you so much Ken and especially for sharing your personal connection.
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A Ken contribution is always a treat. I'm eager to check this out after work. Thanks!
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Ken McGuire said:
I was more interested in this work on the Psalms, but did Exodus first since it was shorter, and I wanted to see if I could handle all the tagging of a commentary.
First all of thank you for this! I just found it today and I'm super excited to take a peak. Quick Question Ken, you mention doing the Exodus one but did you ever put it up on the forums? I tried searching but couldn't find it. Just curious and thank you again
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The Gospel is not ... a "new law," on the contrary, ... a "new life." - William Julius Mann
L8 Anglican, Lutheran and Orthodox Silver, Reformed Starter, Academic Essentials
L7 Lutheran Gold, Anglican Bronze
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Neato! Thank you sir and I apologize for my terrible forum searching skills
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