Download the Introduction to Psalms from the ESV Study Bible

We invite you to download the latest sample from the ESV Study Bible: the Introduction to the Psalms, along with the notes for Psalm 1. This pre-release PDF provides you a glimpse of what the ESV Study Bible is designed to deliver—namely, tools and information to help you understand God’s Word more deeply.

In this pre-release PDF you’ll find the following sections related to the Psalter:

• Title
• Theme
• Authorship, Occasion, and Date
• Key Themes
• History of Salvation Summary
• Musical Terms
• Curses in the Psalms
• The Psalms as Scripture
• Literary Features
• Structure

Three charts are also included, helping you to see (1) how certain Psalms relate to the historical narrative of 1–2 Samuel; (2) some of the literary features of the Psalter; and (3) how each of the five “books” of the Psalms fit together.

Our hope is that resources like this will provide you with a concise and informative overview of the Psalms (the hymnbook for God’s people at worship), enabling you to understand God’s Word in a deeper way.

You can learn more about the ESV Study Bible and get a pre-order discount at www.ESVStudyBible.org. Reminder: the 30% pre-order discount ends today, July 15, 2008.

If you are a pastor or Christian leader, email esvsb@crossway.org to request free informational brochures for your church or ministry (while supplies last; U.S. residents only).

We are grateful for your interest in the ESV Study Bible!

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