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Reading Psalm 29 Within the Psalter READING PSALM 29 WlTH1N THE PSALTER By Jeaman Choi, M.Div. A thesis submitted to the Faculty of McMaster Divinity College in patiial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Theological Studies McMaster Divinity College Hamilton, Ontario 2009 Master of Theological Studies McMASTER DIVINITY COLLEGE Hamilton, Ontario TITLE: Reading Psalm 29 within the Psalter AUTHOR: Jeaman Choi SUPERVISOR: Mark Boda NUMBER OF PAGES: ix + 109 II McMASTER DIVINITY COLLEGE Upon the recommendation of an oral examining committee, this thesis-project by JEAMANCHOI is hereby accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF THEOLOGICAL STUDIES 1trJ'~ Secondary Supervisor Date: March 19, 2009 III ABSTRACT "Reading Psalm 29 within the Psalter" Jeaman Choi McMaster Divinity College Hamilton, Ontario. Master of Theological Studies, 2009 Psalm 29 is studied first as a discrete poem using poetic analysis (parallelism, imagery, verse patterns) and then as a psalm within the larger context of the Psalter using a canonical approach. Psalm 29 as a discrete poem reveals the mighty power of the LORD as eternal king over His created world. The meaning of Ps 29 is clearly expanded in the context of the whole Psalter. In the context of the introductory (Pss 1-2) and concluding psalms (Pss 146-150) of the Psalter, Ps 29 emphasizes the theme of the kingship of the LORD. In the context ofPss 23-30 and in the wider canonical contexts (Books I-V), however, the emphasis ofPs 29 clearly shifts from the theme of the kingship of the LORD to the theme of the temple of the LORD. Reading Ps 29 in the context of the Psalter, reveals not only the kingship of the LORD over the cosmic forces, but also the impOliance of the temple of the LORD where the LORD dwells. IV Acknowledgements It is a pleasure to thank the many people who made this thesis possible. First of all, lowe a great deal of gratitude to my thesis supervisor, Dr. Mark Boda, for his expertise, encouragement, insight and patience at the different stages of preparation and writing. In the midst of his own busy schedule and scholarly work he generously made time available to me. I would also like to thank my committee member, Dr. Michael Knowles for his conections and insight. I also extend my thanks to Dr. Comelis Van Dam, Professor of Old Testament at the Theological College of the Canadian Reformed Churches, for his lectures on the Book of Psalms in his Hebrew exegesis course. Thinking further back to Korea, I remember my teachers at Hapdong Theological Seminary especially Professor Sungsoo Kim for his inspiring lectures in our aT seminar and for advising me to study the Book of Psalms. I also thank my friends, Tim Denbok, Margaret Van del' Velde, and Hannah Pol for their kind proof-reading of my thesis. Their friendship has meant more to me than they know. I also thank the members of Evergreen 20 who continually pray for my family, and the congregation of Onsoo Presbyterian Church in Seoul who continually prays and financially supports my family and my studies. lowe a profound debt of gratitude to my family for their constant support. I thank my parents, Moosun Choi and Boksoon Yo on, and my parents-in-law, Seungchul Jun and Jungsuk Choi, for their love and their ongoing interest in my progress. My two children, Y ongho and Jiyoon, have kept my spirits up, my feet on the ground, and my focus on the goal of completing my studies. Words fail me to thank my wife Heejin hill, the love of my life and the wind in my sails, for her patience, for indulging my excitement at new discoveries, for wise advice, and for the sacrifices she made. Without her this degree would not have been possible. Finally, for daily health and strength and untold blessings, I acknowledge the Lord, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever CPs 105:1). v Table of Contents Title ...................................................................................................................................... i Summary ............................................................................................................................ ii Abstract ............................................................................................................................. iv Acknowledgements ............................................................................ , ............................... v Table of Contents ............................................................................................................. vi Abbreviations ........................................... , ........................................................................ ix Chapter 1: General Introduction" ................................................................................... 1 1.1. Recent Research on the Book of Psalms .......................................... · ........................ 1 1.2. Method and Framework ............................................................................................ 9 Chapter 2: The Meaning of Psalm 29 ............................................................................ 13 2.1. Introduction ............................................................................................................. 13 2.2. The Structure and Meaning of Psalm 29 ................................................................. 14 2.3. Superscription .......................................................................................................... 14 2.4. Prelude (stanza 1) .................................................................................................... 15 2.4.1. The Structure of Stanza 1 .................................................................................. 15 2.4.2. The Meaning of Stanza 1 ................................................................................... 16 2.4.2.1. Strophe 1 .................................................................................................... 17 2.4.2.2. Strophe 2 .................................................................................................... 19 2.5. Body of Psalm 29 (stanza 2-stanza 5) .................................................................... ·23 2.5.1. The Structure of the Body of Psalm 29 ............................................................. 23 2.5.2. The Meaning of Stanza 2 .................................................................................. ·25 2.5.2.1. Strophe 3 ..................................................................................................... 26 2.5.2.2. Strophe 4 ..................................................................................................... 28 2.5.3. The Meaning of Stanza 3 .................................................................................. ·29 2.5.3.1. Strophe 5 ..................................................................................................... 29 2.5.3.2. Strophe 6 ..................................................................................................... 31 2.5.4. The Meaning of Stanza 4 ................................................................................... 33 2.5.5. The Meaning of Stanza 5 ................................................................................... 34 2.5.5.1. Strophe 8 ..................................................................................................... 35 2.5.5.2. Strophe 9 ..................................................................................................... 38 VI 2.6. Postlude (Stanza 6) ................................................................................................... 42 2.6.1. The Meaning of Stanza 6 .................................................................................... 42 2.6.2. The Structure of Stanza 6 ................................................................................... 43 2.6.3. Strophe 10 .......................................................................................................... 43 2.6.4. Strophe 11 ............................................................................................ '" ........... 45 2.7. Conclusion ................................................................................................................ 47 Chapter 3: Shaping the Psalter ...................................................... ································49 3.1. Introduction .......................................................................................................... 49 3.2. Shaping the Psalter ............................................................................................... 49 3.3. The Introduction of the Psalter ...................................................... ·······················51 3.4. The Conclusion of the Psalter .............................................................................. 54 3.5. Book I (Pss 3-41) ...................................................... ············································58 3.6. Book II (Pss 42-72) and Book III (Pss 73-89) ..................................................... 63 3.7. Book IV (Pss 90-106) and Book V (Pss 107-145) ............................................... 68 3.8. Conclusion ............................................................................................................ 75 Chapter 4: The Meaning of Psalm 29 in the Psalter' ................................................... 77 4.1. Introduction' ........................................................................................................
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