Preparing for Interpretation

Reformed Thinking · Feb 22, 2026 · 41m · transcript

Deep Dive into Interpreting the Psalms: An Exegetical Handbook by Mark D. Futato - Preparing for InterpretationMark D. Futato’s handbook provides a guide for understanding the Book of Psalms by focusing on historical context, textual criticism, and essential resources. The text begins by examining the superscriptions or titles, such as "Of David," found at the start of many psalms. Futato argues that while these titles are ancient and should be considered canonical, they were likely added later rather than being original to the text. He notes that these titles often provide historical…