{"product_id":"9781978717732","title":"PRE-ORDER NOW Hope for a New David in the Psalter's Narrative Impulse : Reading the Psalms as Utopian Literature by Dr.S.D. Ellison","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e PRE-ORDER NOW - Published: 19\/02\/2026 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis work argues the message of the Psalter is one of hope-utopian hope to be exact.   Despite increasing scholarly consensus that the Psalter is a carefully organized collection, there remains debate concerning the message of such a collection. S. D. Ellison outlines a narrative impulse that sustains expectations of a better future by assuring readers that one day Zion will be glorified, enemies vanquished, and the Davidic dynasty embodied in a new Davidic king. This argument advances that of Gerald H. Wilson and refines that of David C. Mitchell. Ellison advocates a reading which defends the claim that the Psalter encourages its reader to hope for a new Davidic king. It clarifies that this king will usher in a kingdom of peace by vanquishing all enemies and so rule from a transformed Zion. The utopian hope of the Psalter's narrative impulse is not a return to what once was, but an encouragement to remain confident that YHWH will realize all his promises in a new era of blessing following the exile. Reading the Psalms as utopian literature sustains hope for a new David in the Psalter's narrative impulse. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56369472602485,"sku":"9781978717732","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781978717732.jpg?v=1763553345","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781978717732","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}