The Psalms through Three Thousand Years: Prayerbook of a Cloud of Witnesses by William L. Holladay

MJ. Smith
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This is a book I consider essential to anyone interested in the use of psalms in worship.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0800630149/ref%3Dmes-dp

Amazon blurb:

Until now, no book has conveniently combined treatment of the origins of the Psalms with attention to their Jewish and Christian use through history. William L. Holladay offers an illuminating and informative overview of the Psalmschanted, sung, and recited by so great a cloud of witnesses (Hebrews 12:1) through the past three thousand years.

The broad scope and usefulness of the book are indicated by its major parts:

The Psalms Take Shape-A Reconstruction

The Psalter through History

Current Theological Issues

Orthodox Bishop Alfeyev: "To be a theologian means to have experience of a personal encounter with God through prayer and worship."; Orthodox proverb: "We know where the Church is, we do not know where it is not."

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  • Rick Mansfield (Logos)
    Rick Mansfield (Logos) Member, Community Manager, Logos Employee Posts: 411

    @MJ. Smith Bill Holladay was my supervised ministry experience instructor for my MDiv a long, long time ago :-)

    We will request a license for this title from the publisher.

    Senior Publisher Relations Specialist • Logos Bible Software • Rick.Mansfield@logos.com

  • MJ. Smith
    MJ. Smith MVP Posts: 55,128

    If you run into him at a conference, say hi and thank him for one of my favorite books on the psalms. I promise to be jealous.

    Orthodox Bishop Alfeyev: "To be a theologian means to have experience of a personal encounter with God through prayer and worship."; Orthodox proverb: "We know where the Church is, we do not know where it is not."

  • Rick Mansfield (Logos)
    Rick Mansfield (Logos) Member, Community Manager, Logos Employee Posts: 411

    I haven't seen him in many years, but I promise to pass on your greetings if I see him.

    Senior Publisher Relations Specialist • Logos Bible Software • Rick.Mansfield@logos.com

  • Rick Mansfield (Logos)
    Rick Mansfield (Logos) Member, Community Manager, Logos Employee Posts: 411

    @MJ. Smith unfortunately, Fortress Press says they do not have digital files for this title. They said that Amazon scanned their own file for it, of which they do not have access. I didn't even know Amazon did that.

    Senior Publisher Relations Specialist • Logos Bible Software • Rick.Mansfield@logos.com