Psalm 132 and its compositional context(s)
27 Oct 2017-Vol. 116, Iss: 2, pp 75-92
TL;DR: The combination of Psalmen and Psalterexegese does not exclude each other, but they function complementarily as mentioned in this paper and enrich the exegetical process and together they unveil the multiple theological perspectives connected to the different compositional contexts of a psalm.
Abstract: Psalm 132 can be interpreted from various compositional contexts. In every new compositional context different nuances add value to the significance of the text. Psalm 132 can be interpreted as a single psalm, and as part of the Sirē Hama・alot psalms in smaller (130-134) or larger (120-134) collections. Finally the psalm can be understood as part of the theology and coherence of Book V (107-150) of the Psalter. The combination of Psalmen - and Psalterexegese therefore does not exclude each other, but they function complementarily. Both enrich the exegetical process and together they unveil the multiple theological perspectives connected to the different compositional contexts of a psalm.
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TL;DR: Weiser's commentary on The Psalms sums up a generation of sympathetic work upon the Psalter as mentioned in this paper and is characterized throughout by a deep and warm sense of the abiding spiritual inheritance which the hymns of Israel's worship have provided both for Jew and Christian throughout the ages.
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