{"product_id":"hope-for-a-new-david-in-the-psalters-narrative-impulse-reading-the-psalms-as-utopian-literature-9781978717732","title":"Hope for a New David in the Psalter's Narrative Impulse: Reading the Psalms as Utopian Literature","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis work argues the message of the Psalter is one of hope-utopian hope to be exact.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDespite increasing scholarly consensus that the Psalter is a carefully organized collection, there remains debate concerning the message of such a collection. S. D. Ellison outlines a narrative impulse that sustains expectations of a better future by assuring readers that one day Zion will be glorified, enemies vanquished, and the Davidic dynasty embodied in a new Davidic king. This argument advances that of Gerald H. Wilson and refines that of David C. Mitchell. Ellison advocates a reading which defends the claim that the Psalter encourages its reader to hope for a new Davidic king. It clarifies that this king will usher in a kingdom of peace by vanquishing all enemies and so rule from a transformed Zion. The utopian hope of the Psalter's narrative impulse is not a return to what once was, but an encouragement to remain confident that YHWH will realize all his promises in a new era of blessing following the exile. Reading the Psalms as utopian literature sustains hope for a new David in the Psalter's narrative impulse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eS. D. Ellison\u003c\/b\u003e is Director of Training and Lecturer in Old Testament at the Irish Baptist College, Moira, Northern Ireland, UK.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Fortress Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51967066571026,"sku":"9781978717732","price":131.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a58cc224-c39d-4289-9b87-ef2082a7e6ea.jpg?v=1768923833","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/hope-for-a-new-david-in-the-psalters-narrative-impulse-reading-the-psalms-as-utopian-literature-9781978717732","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}