Psalm 97
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- Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV, Common Worship Psalter, ASB Psalter, and BCP Psalter) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Hebrew Interlinear Bible, WLCv, WLC5, CHES, AV.
- The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
- The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Hebrew text with concordance, commentaries.
- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
- Historical References, Commentary and Comparative
Texts:
- Chapter XXXIV, Against Hermogenes, Tertullian (c. 205)
- IV.29, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 210)
- Chapter XXVI, On the Resurrection of the Flesh, Tertullian (c. 211)
- Chapter II, On Modesty, Tertullian (c. 217)
- VIII.III, Against Celsus, Origen. (c.246)
- 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:
- Pulpit Fiction, with podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2016.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 97, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2016.
- Commentary,
Psalm 97, Karla Suomala, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2016.
- "The words of the psalm are no less powerful today than when they penned and their calls for transformation and reassurance of God's power are no less urgent in our uncertain times."
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 97, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
- Commentary,
Psalm 97, James Howell, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2013.
- "On Christmas Day, when families in pajamas unwrap gifts under their trees, monks in monasteries all around the world rise to chant Psalm 97. "
- Commentary,
Psalm 97, Nancy Koester, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2013.
- "Yes, there is evil in the world and yes, there is conflict and pain. But God’s love and faithfulness surround us."
- Psalm 97 and Political Theology, Pekka Pitkänen, Political Theology, 2013.
- "...the Old Testament texts do call individuals and communities to trust that Yahweh is all-powerful and will stand behind those who abide by the ethical framework set by him."
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 97, Easter 7C, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
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Commentary,
Psalm 97, J. Clinton McCann, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2010.
- "As James L. Mays concludes concerning Psalm 97: 'The psalm's proclamation of God's reign offers the righteous hope in their opposition to evil. When the kingdom of God is proclaimed, the righteous take courage' (Psalms, Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching)."
- Psalm 97, Easter 7C, The Old Testament Readings: Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
- The Old Testament Readings: Psalms 96, 97, 98. Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
- "The Glory of the Lord," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion, Psalm 97, Wesley White. "A place of conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
- "The 97th," Joel Smeby, Prayer in Downtown, Hopkins, MN.
- 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.
- Old, Hughes Oliphant,
"The Psalms of Praise in the Worship of the New Testament Church,"
Interpretation, 1985.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Old, Hughes Oliphant,
"The Psalms of Praise in the Worship of the New Testament Church,"
Interpretation, 1985.
- Sermons:
- With Children:
- Drama:
- Liturgy:
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 97, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 97, Easter 7C, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
- Responsive Liturgical Paraphrase at The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia:
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- The Seedbed Psalter, with selected tunes for singing.
- Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Psalm 97. The Cyber Hymnal.
- "Hear, Hear the Thunder," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm 97 set to St Catherine (88 88 88) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
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- Study Links and Resources for the Book of Psalms
