The Hallel, a song of love and freedom : a structural, rhetorical and theological analysis of Psalms 113-118 as a canonical unit / Rebwar Audish Basa.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Basa, Rebwar Audish, author.

Contributor:

Barbiero, Gianni, 1944- writer of foreword.

Series:

Wissenschaftliche Monographien zum Alten und Neuen Testament ; 183. Bd.

Wissenschaftliche Monographien zum Alten und Neuen Testament, 0512-1582 ; volume 183

Language:

English

Hebrew

Subjects (All):

Hallel.

Bible. Psalms--Canonical criticism.

Bible.

Physical Description:

272 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

G̲ttingen : Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, [2025]

Language Note:

Text in English with Hebrew quotations and some translations from Hebrew into English.

Summary:

"In this seminal work, Rebwar Basa studies the Hallel Psalms (Pss 113-118) applying the canonical approach. Through his verse by verse exegesis, he studies the different parts of the Psalms and presents a structural, rhetorical and theological analysis of Psalms 113-118 as a canonical unit with a precise intention, deep significance and main theological message. Besides the uniqueness of each psalm, the author affirms the unity of this group and the flow and the development of its themes and ideas. In his conclusion, Basa confirms the unity of the Hallel and presents its function and message." -- Publisher, page four of cover.

"In his book, Rebwar Audish Basa follows the canonical exegesis and focuses on a group of Psalms (113-118) which is traditionally known as a unit called "the Hallel" and is used on the major Jewish liturgical feasts. The author examines the hypothesis that Pss 113-118 form a single canonical unit with Ps 118 not only belonging to it but also being the climax of all the psalms of this group. A thorough investigation evaluates the unity of the Hallel and its function and message. The research concludes with the affirmation that the psalms of the Hallel are not put together arbitrarily but with a very precise intention, deep significance and main theological message. Actually, beside the uniqueness of each psalm, Basa affirms the unity of this group and the flow and the development of its themes and ideas. In the last chapter and in the conclusion, some important points regarding the unity of the Hallel are presented together with some of its significant characteristics"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Psalm 113

Psalm 114

Psalm 115

Psalm 116

Psalm 117

Psalm 118

The Hallel as a canonical unit and Ps 118 as its climax.

Notes:

Thesis (doctoral)--Pontifical Biblical Institute Rome, 2023. "With slight midifications and additions...." See, "Acknowledgements", page [13]

Includes bibliographical references (pages [237]-253) and indexes.

ISBN:

9783525502013

352550201X

OCLC:

1508065104

Publisher Number:

90101417796

9783525502013