Psalm 89

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• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • "Eternal Truth," Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit.
  • Chapter XVIII of The First Epistle to the Corinthians, Clement of Rome (ca. 96).
  • V.XXI.2, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
  • I.9, Paedagogus, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • IV.17, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • II.VI.7, First Principles (De Principiis), Origen. (c.225)
  • I.41, Commentary on the Gospel of John, Origen. (c.228)
  • VI.LVI, Against Celsus, Origen. (c.246)
  • XII.35, Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Origen. (c.247)
  • Epistle VII -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 250)
  • Epistle LI -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 252)
  • Book VIII, Chapter 1, Ecclesiastical History, Eusebius of Caesarea, (c. 320)
  • Part 27, On the Incarnation of the Word, Athanasius of Alexandria, c. 318.
  • 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.
  • "The People's Christ; Ps 89:19," Charles H. Spurgeon, 1855.
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • Commentary, Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26, Rolf Jacobson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
    • "...the psalm is a cry for help from a person or a people who believe that God is faithful, but who are in a position of pain from which it feels like God hasn't kept promises. Worse, they are in a position from which they cannot imagine how God could keep the promises. But God did..."
  • Psalm 89:20-37, Pentecost 7B, The Old Testament Readings: Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Howard Wallace Audrey Schindler, Morag Logan, Paul Tonson, Lorraine Parkinson, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
    • "The verses set for today’s reading, vv. 20-37, are specifically those dealing with the Lord’s promise to the house of David. The wording in places is very close to that in 2 Samuel 7, for example compare Ps 89:30-34 with 2 Sam 7:13-16."
  • The Old Testament Readings: Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26. Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Howard Wallace Audrey Schindler, Morag Logan, Paul Tonson, Lorraine Parkinson, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
    • "The Jewish writer Elie Wiesel, in a short story called ‘The Wandering Jew’, speaks of God as more involved in ‘movement and not explanation’. Consequently it is what disturbs us that defines who we are rather than what reassures us."
  • Reflection on Psalm 89:1-18, Rev. Tom Harries. At Environmental Reflections, Lectionary Year A, Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota, Environmental Stewardship Commission.
    • "We are making major modifications to natural systems that are essentially beyond our understanding."
• Articles & Background:
  • "A Crown, Some Oil, And A Throne: Coronation in Ancient Israel." From Jewish Heritage Online Magazine's Topic of the Month: Crown.
    • "During the Temple part of the ceremony, the priest handed the future king was the insignia of the monarchy, i.e., the crown and the testimony The crown, a common royal symbol in many cultures, was apparently a symbol of the ancient Israelite kingdom as well."
  • Conceptions of Davidic Hope in Psalm 89, 110, and 132 by Greg Herrick at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
    • "The psalm, then, affords us with images of the permanency of the Davidic covenant and dynasty. Justice will be its foundation and holiness underlies the covenant God made with David. All of this is quite similar to 2 Samuel 7 and Ps 2."
  • "Divine Warfare and Nonresistance," Gerald Janzen, Direction, 2003.
    • "On the matter of nonresistance, the theme of spiritual warfare demonstrates a continuity between the Old and New Testaments."
  • "Where Are You God?" Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
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  • Britt, Brian, "Unexpected Attachments: A Literary Approach to the Term HSD in the Hebrew Bible," Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 2003.
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  • Clifford, Richard J., "Psalm 89: A Lament over the Davidic Ruler's Continued Failure," Harvard Theological Review, 1980.
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  • Floyd, Michael H., "Psalm LXXXIX: A Prophetic Complaint about the Fulfillment of an Oracle," Vetus Testamentum, 1992.
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  • House, Paul R., "Examining the Narratives of Old Testament Narrative: An Exploration in Biblical Theology," Westminster Theological Journal, 2005.
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  • Janzen, Gerald, "Divine Warfare and Nonresistance," Direction, 2003.
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  • Knowles, Melody D., "The Flexible Rhetoric of Retelling: The Choice of David in the Texts of the Psalms," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2005.
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  • Mays, James Luther, "'In a Vision': The Portrayal of the Messiah in the Psalms," Ex Auditu, 1991.
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  • Mitchell, Matthew W., "Genre Disputes and Communal Accusatory Laments: Reflections on the Genre of Psalm LXXXIX," Vetus Testamentum, 2005.
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  • Mosca, Paul G., "Once Again the Heavenly Witness of Ps. 89:38," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1986.
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  • Mullen, E. Theodore, Jr., "The Divine Witness and the Davidic Royal Grant: Ps 89:37-38," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1983.
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  • Swartley, Willard M., "The Relation of Justice/Righteousness to SHALOM / EIRENE," Ex Auditu, 2006.
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  • Veijola, Timo, "The Witness in the Clouds: Ps 89:38," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1988.
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  • Ward, James M., "The Literary Form and Liturgical Background of Psalm LXXXIX," Vetus Testamentum, 1961.
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  • Wilson, Gerald H., "The Use of Royal Psalms at the 'Seams' of the Hebrew Psalter," Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 1986.
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• Hymns and Music:
  • Psalm 51, Ana Hernandez, The Emergent Psalter, 2009.
  • Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Psalm 89. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • "I Will Sing of Your Faithfulness and Love," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry.
  • "Kingdom of Mystery," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, a new, relevant hymn set to traditional tunes.
  • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms
    • Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18 set to Slane (10 10 10 10)
    • Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26 set to Slane (10 10 10 10)
    • Psalm 89:20-37 set to St Denio (11 11 11 11)
  • The Psalmistry: Psalm 89 - All Psalms Music: original Christian sheet music, lyrics, guitar chords, midi, mp3 files for all 150 Psalms. See Terms of Use.
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