Book for Psalms Study

[CharlieJ]

OK, so I'm reading through my Bible, and I hit Psalms. I have always believed that Psalms is one of the most difficult, yet rewarding, books of the Bible. I would love to become immersed in the Psalms, especially understanding all of the biblical-theological connections contained in the book.

So, where shall I turn (other than to the hills) for help? I would love a book or commentary that illuminates the Psalms in a biblical-theological and Christ-conscious fashion without falling into unnecessary allegorizing. I would use it primarily for devotions for myself and my wife, though I wouldn't be opposed to something I could draw sermon material from.

 

[PresbyDane]

I would recommend the commentary on the psalms by James Montgomery Boice which is very very good, but Spurgeons is also very good though I am not sure his commentary is excactly what you are looking for.

 

[BuddyOfDavidClarkson]

...and if you can afford it, get the Pilgrim Publications publication of Spurgeon's Treasury of David. The binding and overall product are just top notch.

I would recommend the commentary on the psalms by James Montgomery Boice which is very very good, but Spurgeons is also very good though I am not sure his commentary is excactly what you are looking for.

 

[KMK]

"How To Read The Psalms" by Tremper Longman III

 

[westminken]

OK, so I'm reading through my Bible, and I hit Psalms. I have always believed that Psalms is one of the most difficult, yet rewarding, books of the Bible. I would love to become immersed in the Psalms, especially understanding all of the biblical-theological connections contained in the book.

So, where shall I turn (other than to the hills) for help? I would love a book or commentary that illuminates the Psalms in a biblical-theological and Christ-conscious fashion without falling into unnecessary allegorizing. I would use it primarily for devotions for myself and my wife, though I wouldn't be opposed to something I could draw sermon material from.

The Messiah in the Psalms by Richard Belcher is a good place to start.

 

[Guido's Brother]

The Messiah in the Psalms by Richard Belcher is a good place to start.

 

[Quickened]

Here are Dr Beeke's picks regarding that.

I do have the treasury of david and have found it useful when i have used it.

 

[Archlute]

The first of the three volumes on the Psalms in the Word Biblical Commentary series by the late Dr. Peter Craigie (covering the first fifty Psalms) is a great work. I have the full set of three, but the first volume is really the best. I believe that the other two volumes had to be completed by Tate and Allen after Craigie's untimely passing. I would love to have seen what the set would have become had God stayed his hand.

 

[Ivan]

The Messiah in the Psalms by Richard Belcher is a good place to start.

I know Richard! I supply preached at his church many years ago. Good man!

 

[CharlieJ]

Thanks, guys. You all pulled through for me. I'm going to have to check some of the theological libraries around to get a feel for some of these volumes before I buy. It's good to know that even with all the redemptive-historical emphasis of the last century, the wisdom literature is still getting such loving attention.