The Message of Psalter: an Eschatalogical Programme in the Book of Psalms

The Message of the Psalter: An Eschatological Programme in the Book of Psalms by David C Mitchell

A Review of Psalms Interpretations

A Predicted Sequence of Eschatological Events

Israel in Exile

Appearing of a Messianic Superhero

The ingathering of Israel

The attack of the Nations

Hero’s Suffering

The scattering of Israel in the wilderness

Their ingathering and further imperilment

the appearing of a superhero from the heavens to rescue them

the establishment of his MALKUT from Zion

the prosperity of Israel and the homage of the nations.

Arrangement and Purpose

evidence of redacted structuring

purpose and arrangement

psalm-headings and doxological book divisions

text of the Psalter to see what evidence it displays to prove or disprove interpreter’s opinions

eschatological orientation in the Psalter