Psalm

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Commentary on Psalm 33:12-22

Several years ago, David Tracy summarized his rather complex systematic theology and his work as [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 49:1-12

As Brueggemann and Bellinger say about Psalm 49, “The psalm is particularly important and surely [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 138

Psalm 138 is classified as a psalm of thanksgiving, sung in the voice of an individual. It [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 15

The question posed by Psalm 15:1 in two parallel clauses—“O LORD, who may abide in your tent? [...]

Commentary on Psalm 25:1-10

The first seven verses of Psalm 25 are, at the broadest level, a prayer for [...]

Commentary on Psalm 66:1-9

Someone, or several someones, stood in front of a throng of Israelites gathered for worship [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 16

People are not sure what to think when they are asked questions like, “Do you want to [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 22:19-28

Many years ago, I was sitting in a lecture by a Jewish scholar who was [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 8

This psalm is a hymn of praise for God’s love and care for humans. God created humanity [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 104:24-34, 35b

This creation psalm celebrates the goodness, splendor, complexity, and interrelatedness [...]