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Psalm 119 : the exaltation of Torah / by David Noel Freedman.

By: Series: Biblical and Judaic studies ; . 6.Publication details: Winona Lake, Ind. : Eisenbrauns, 1999.Description: vii, 94 pages ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1575060388
  • 9781575060385
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 223/.206 21
LOC classification:
  • BS1450 119th .F74 1999
Other classification:
  • 11.41
  • BC 6735
  • 223.2
Contents:
Alphabetic acrostic psalms -- Psalms 111 and 112 -- Psalms 23 and 34 -- Psalms 9/10 and 37 -- Psalms 119 and 145 -- The structure of Psalm 119 : part I -- The structure of Psalm : part II -- Conclusion : the theology of Psalm 119 -- The reputation of Psalm 119 -- The apotheosis of tora -- Form and content.
Summary: "The alphabetic acrostic is one of the most easily identifiable poetic forms in the Hebrew Bible. Yet its very obviousness has tended to deflect deeper exploration of its structure and purpose. There is no priori reason that alphabetic acrostics should be less creative, expressive, or complex than other psalms. Thus the essays collected here investigate the acrostic format as a legitimate option for Israelite poets rather than as the refuge of uninspired epigones. Freedman focuses on the technical aspects of the psalms: metrics, syllable counts, colon length, and symmetry within the psalm. The results show that the poets' creativity functioned at all levels, from the individual line to the complete psalm." -- Back Cover
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Books Academic Resource Center at Levitt General Stacks (LOWER Level) BS 1450 119th .F74 1999 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 5601

Includes bibliographical references (page 94).

Alphabetic acrostic psalms -- Psalms 111 and 112 -- Psalms 23 and 34 -- Psalms 9/10 and 37 -- Psalms 119 and 145 -- The structure of Psalm 119 : part I -- The structure of Psalm : part II -- Conclusion : the theology of Psalm 119 -- The reputation of Psalm 119 -- The apotheosis of tora -- Form and content.

"The alphabetic acrostic is one of the most easily identifiable poetic forms in the Hebrew Bible. Yet its very obviousness has tended to deflect deeper exploration of its structure and purpose. There is no priori reason that alphabetic acrostics should be less creative, expressive, or complex than other psalms. Thus the essays collected here investigate the acrostic format as a legitimate option for Israelite poets rather than as the refuge of uninspired epigones. Freedman focuses on the technical aspects of the psalms: metrics, syllable counts, colon length, and symmetry within the psalm. The results show that the poets' creativity functioned at all levels, from the individual line to the complete psalm." -- Back Cover

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