The Lord Is My Shepherd (Touchstone Texts): Psalm 23 for the Life of the Church

by Richard S. Briggs, Stephen Chapman

Overview

There are few biblical texts more familiar to Christians than Psalm 23: "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want . . ." It is one of the Bible's most popular passages, retaining a special place in ministry and giving hope to the burdened.

Internationally recognized Old Testament scholar Richard Briggs helps readers understand the power and vision of Psalm 23. He offers a close word-by-word and phrase-by-phrase reading of this classic and beloved text, showing how it can speak afresh to the life of the church today. Briggs explores the reception of Psalm 23 down through the ages, covers background issues, and examines the ways the psalm addresses practical issues such as stress, death, enemies, and hope. The book helps reconnect the Christian church to the Old Testament, making it perfect for sermon preparation and small group study.

The Touchstone Texts series addresses key Bible passages, making high-quality biblical scholarship accessible for the church. The series editor is Stephen B. Chapman, Duke Divinity School.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493432127
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	10/26/2021
Series:	Touchstone Texts
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	NOOK Book
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	943,398
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Richard S. Briggs (PhD, University of Nottingham) is lecturer in Old Testament and director of biblical studies at Cranmer Hall, St. John's College, Durham University. He is an ordained minister in the Church of England, and he serves as prior of the Community of St. Cuthbert based at St. Nic's Church in Durham, England. His books include Theological Hermeneutics and the Book of Numbers as Christian Scripture, Reading the Bible Wisely, and The Virtuous Reader.
Richard S. Briggs (PhD, University of Nottingham) is lecturer in Old Testament and director of biblical studies at Cranmer Hall, St. John's College, Durham University. He is an ordained minister in the Church of England, where he serves as prior of the Community of St. Cuthbert based at St. Nic's Church in Durham, England. His books include Theological Hermeneutics and the Book of Numbers as Christian Scripture, Reading the Bible Wisely, and The Virtuous Reader.

Table of Contents

Contents
Series Preface
Preface
1. Introduction: On Attending to Psalm 23
2. The World behind Psalm 23: Background
3. The World in Psalm 23: Exegesis
4. The World in Front of Psalm 23: Ministry
5. Conclusion: Hearing and Preaching Psalm 23 Today
Appendix: Notes on Psalm 23 in Hebrew
Indexes