Review: Psalms – From Suffering to Glory: Vol. 1 & Vol. 2

 

Psalms: From Suffering to Glory: Vol. 1

Volume 1 of the two commentaries

Psalms: From Suffering to Glory:
Vol. 1: Psalms 1-72: The Servant King
Vol. 2: Psalms 73-150: God’s Manual of Spirituality

Our Price: £11.99 per volume, Philip Eveson, Evangelical Press

These are excellent commentaries. There are several invaluable helps on the Psalms, such as Calvin’s commentary and “The Treasury of David” by C.H. Spurgeon. These latest commentaries by Philip Eveson, are to be rated amongst the best.

They are the fruit of his many years of lecturing and study in the Old Testament. In itself the introduction in Volume 1 is invaluable, dealing with the place of the Psalms, the way that the Holy Spirit has ordered them (so as to further reveal its purpose) and the way the whole book points us to Jesus Christ.

Included here are comments on the place of the Psalm headings, the use of the Psalms in personal devotion and corporate worship and a brief and straightforward overview of the nature of Hebrew poetry, which all helps to aid our understanding of this part of God’s Holy Word.

There is a thorough grasp of the structure and intent of each Psalm showing the aim and concern of the Psalmist. This in itself is a great help to any reader or expositor.

Full of helpful application and pointers to application, much helpful light is given on some of the more difficult terms and phrases, found in some Psalms. It is shown how these further support and develop the overall theme or purpose. Good exegesis sees more difficult questions addressed and faithfully explained.

Reference is made continually to other parts of the word. This not only deepens our understanding but marvellously shows us the wonderful unity of Scripture. The way that God has revealed Himself in His covenants and promises, throughout the Old Testament, is applied and used to give a greater light as to the purpose and help of each Psalm.

Psalms: From Suffering to Glory Vols 1 and 2 are both very easy to read. These books will enable all who read the Psalms, to find further food for the soul. They are essential commentaries for anyone concerned to uncover more of the marvels of this book, which is at the centre of our Bibles. These volumes will be of great help for devotional reading and message preparation.

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Reviewed by: Mayflower Christian Bookshop team member