The Poems and Psalms of the Hebrew Bible

Poetry was a key art-form for the ancient Jews, the most distinctive way in which they tried to depict the relationship between God and his people. Completing the Oxford Bible Series, this book introduces the reader to the full range of the poetry of the Old Testament, both outside the Psalter and within it. It is addressed to both specialists and non-specialists alike; no knowledge of Hebrew is presumed, and a bibliography following each chapter offers suggestions for further study.