The Psalms through Three Thousand Years: Prayerbook of a Cloud of Witnesses

by William L. Holladay

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 The Psalms Take Shape-A Reconstruction The Psalter through History Current Theological Issues

Genres: Old Testament, Church

412 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1993

Reviews

[Matt Stafford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic reference for anyone interested in the various ways the Psalms have been used by the church and the Jewish people over the centuries.