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Hermeneia | Psalms 1

Kraus argues that Psalm 1 is a "Torah-Psalm" deliberately set at the threshold. Before you sing lament, praise, or imprecation, you must understand this:

: The authors implement a "new paradigm" by combining meticulous, individual psalm exegesis with an analysis of each psalm's role in the larger composition and formation of the book of Psalms. hermeneia psalms 1

Psalm 1 (Torah piety) and Psalm 2 (messianic kingship) are treated as a deliberate pair introducing the whole Psalter. Kraus argues that Psalm 1 is a "Torah-Psalm"

Kraus argues that Psalm 1 is a "Torah-Psalm" deliberately set at the threshold. Before you sing lament, praise, or imprecation, you must understand this:

: The authors implement a "new paradigm" by combining meticulous, individual psalm exegesis with an analysis of each psalm's role in the larger composition and formation of the book of Psalms.

Psalm 1 (Torah piety) and Psalm 2 (messianic kingship) are treated as a deliberate pair introducing the whole Psalter.