Psalm 132

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• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • III.IX.2, III.XVI.2, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
  • Chapter IX, Adversus Judaeos, Tertullian (c. 198)
  • II.8, Paedagogus, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • III.20, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 209)
  • Chapter XXI, On the Flesh of Christ, Tertullian (c. 211)
  • From Augustine's Exposition on the Psalms.
  • Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
  • From the Geneva Notes.
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
  • From Wesley's Notes.
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • Psalm 132:1-12, (13-18) (Christ the King/Reign of Christ), The Old Testament Readings: Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
    • "David’s frustration in this psalm at not being able to build a temple to the Lord spells out a latent opposition between David and the Lord that remained until David’s death."
  • "Blessing upon David," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
  • Conceptions of Davidic Hope in Psalm 89, 110, and 132 by Greg Herrick at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
    • "Though there are many problems in the exegesis of this psalm, it is nonetheless important for Davidic traditions for it affirms the eternal nature and thus the ultimate fulfillment of the Davidic covenant."
• Articles & Background:
• Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices.
  • Fretheim, Terence E., "Psalm 132: A Form-Critical Study," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1967.
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  • Hillers, Delbert R., "Ritual Procession of the Ark and Ps 132," Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1968.
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  • Houk, Cornelius B., "Psalm 132, Literary Integrity, and Syllable-Word Structures," Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 1978.
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  • Kruse, Heinz, "Psalm 132 and the Royal Zion Festival," Vetus Testamentum, 1983.
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  • Laato, Antti, "Psalm 132: A Case Study in Methodology," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1999.
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  • Laato, Antti, "Psalm 132 and the Development of the Jerusalemite/Israelite Royal Ideology," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1992.
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  • Patton, Corrine, "Psalm 132: A Methodological Inquiry," Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1995.
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• Hymns and Music:
  • Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Psalm 132. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • Hymn Selections, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
  • "Let us Go to God's Dwelling Place," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  • Psalm 132:1-18 set to Lobe den Herren (14 14 11 8) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
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