Use of Psalms in Hebrews

Problem Passage Essay 2 Instructions Use of Psalms in Hebrews Write a 1,200—1,500 word essay on the use of Psalm 8:4-8 in Hebrews 2:5-9 and Psalm 40:6-8 in Hebrews 10:5-9. Research • Psalms. Use at least two academic level scriptural commentaries, especially digital commentaries available in program library. Recommended: J. Goldingay, Psalms 1-41, BCOTWP; Longman, Psalms, TOTC; D. Kidner, Psalms 1-72, TOTC; S. Lawson, Psalms, HOTC. Acceptable as supplement: Keil & Delitzsch and Cambridge Bible (see link below). • Textual Differences. Study Hebrew versus Greek Septuagintal (LXX) versions of these psalms, and compare to Hebrews. Use Turpie and Gough as mentioned in textbook; see http://www.scriptureworkshop.com/bibliography/commentary/. Turpie is challenging to navigate please use scripture index. Also see NETS. • Hebrews. Use at least two academic level scriptural commentaries, especially digital commentaries available in program library. Recommended: Commentary on NT Use of OT edited by Beale and Carson; D. Guthrie, Hebrews, TNTC; T. Lea, Hebrews, HNTC; D. Allen, Hebrews, NAC; T. Schreiner, Commentary on Hebrews. Acceptable as supplement: Cambridge Bible (see link above). • Research standards for this academic level: Multivolume biblical commentaries; Peer-reviewed scholarship in suitable publications (use library for e-books and library databases for articles, e.g., ATLA, JSTOR, EBSCO). Excluded: webpages and/or blogs; study Bibles; single-volume commentaries (e.g., Henry; Jamieson-Fausset-Brown; Gill; Benson; Pulpit; Barnes’ Notes); “popular” genre suitable for general readership; non-academic resources (e.g., Strong’s dictionary). It is fine and expected to use textbooks, but remember textbooks do not count as research. Overview of Paper Begin with a one paragraph introduction with clear and direct thesis statement—entire paper needs to support thesis statement. (1) Psalm 8:4-8. Explain the interpretation of the human situation in Psalm 8, paying attention to how the scriptural creation narrative has been interpreted. (2) Hebrews 2:5-9.

Explain how the author to the Hebrews interprets and applies Psalm 8 with special attention to textual differences between the versions. (3) Psalm 40:6-8. Explain the interpretation of the function of sacrifice in Psalm 40, paying attention to how Old Testament doctrines have been interpreted. (4) Hebrews 10:5-9. Explain how the author to the Hebrews interprets and applies Psalm 40 with special attention to textual differences between the versions. Finish with a one paragraph conclusion explaining implications. Provide evidence to support thesis statement. Cite six sources minimum for “proficient” and additional source(s) for “advanced” level of research (see grading rubric). Use Turabian format.