Semantics and Poetics of the Righteous and the Wicked in the Psalms

This book examines the common contrast between the ＂righteous＂ and the ＂wicked＂ in the Book of Psalms. Combining semantic analysis with poetics, the research contends that these contrasting figures are integral to the conventions of Hebrew psalmody, serving diverse functions within individual psalms.

Kevin Foth is adjunct professor of Old Testament at Denver Seminary and an upper grades teacher at Ambleside School of Colorado.