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• Reading the Truth:
  • NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV, Common Worship Psalter, ASB Psalter, and BCP Psalter) at Oremus Bible Browser.
  • The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
  • The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Hebrew text with concordance, commentaries.
  • The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • Chapter V, Adversus Judaeos, Tertullian (c. 198)
  • VI.8, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • IV.20, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 210)
  • V.III, V.XIV, IX.VII, The Refutation of all Heresies (Philosophumena), Hippolytus of Rome. (c. 225)
  • From Augustine's Exposition on the Psalms.
  • Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
  • From the Geneva Notes.
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
  • From Wesley's Notes.
  • "The Majestic Voice: Psalm 29:4," Charles H. Spurgeon, 1856.
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • Commentary, Psalm 29, Rebecca Poe Hays, WorkingPreacher.org, 2019.
    • "In many ways, Psalm 29 conforms to typical expectations for the book of Psalms, which bears the Hebrew title “book of praises.'"
  • "Giving Strength," Melissa Dow, Political Theology, 2019.
    • "Bookended by the call to ascribe glory and strength to the Lord, and the answering request that the Lord give strength and blessing to his people, Psalm 29 offers us a vision of good rule."
  • Commentary, Psalm 29, Nancy deClaissé-Walford, WorkingPreacher.org, 2017.
    • "Psalm 29 is classified as a Community Hymn, but is often considered an Enthronement psalm because of its striking similarities with Psalms 93-99."
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2017.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2017.
  • Commentary, Psalm 29 | Danny Quanstrom | Pastor, Hastings Church of the Nazarene | A Plain Account 2017
    • "These polemicized passages make important points of connection for us on this Sunday in which we celebrate the Baptism of Our Lord. Like Genesis 1 & 2, Psalm 29 may be seen as a Psalm pointing to creation."
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 29, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2017.
  • "The Hurricane Psalm," meditations on the Psalms by Sylvia Purdie, 2015.
  • Commentary, Psalm 29, J. Clinton McCann, Trinity Sunday, WorkingPreacher.org, 2015.
    • "From one perspective, it may seem that the poet who composed Psalm 29 was an ancient version of what we might today call a storm-chaser."
  • "Glory!" Psalm 29, PsalmImmmersion.com, 2015.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2015.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, Doug Bratt, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas, 2015.
    • "Psalm 29 is the kind of psalm that almost begs worshipers to sing the stirring hymn, "How Great Thou Art."
  • Commentary, Psalm 29, Baptism of Our Lord, James Limburg, WorkingPreacher.org, 2015.
    • "While the Bible often speaks about the mighty acts of God in history (Deuteronomy 26; Psalms 105, 106), in Psalm 29 the focus is on the mighty acts of God in nature."
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 29, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2017.
  • Commentary, Psalm 29, Baptism of Our Lord, James Howell, WorkingPreacher.org, 2014.
    • "The 29th Psalm is notorious for being an originally Canaanite psalm, adapted by the Israelites."
  • "The Voice of the Lord," Mary Avram, Upper Room Books, 2014.
  • "Beauty," Frederick Buechner, Beyond Words.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 29, Baptism of Jesus, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
  • Commentary, Psalm 29, Baptism of Our Lord, Bobby Morris, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013.
    • "...the liturgies of the Sacraments are living, reality-changing witnesses to how powerful words can be; and texts such as Psalm 29 demonstrate the ultimate power of the words (and the Word) of God."
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 29, Baptism of Jesus, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
  • The Old Testament Readings: Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Commentary, Psalm 29, Cameron Howard, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
    • "Repetition remains an effective musical and poetic device today, in sacred and secular contexts alike."
  • Commentary, Psalm 29, Fred Gaiser, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
    • "The Bible speaks often of the effective power of the word of God."
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 29, (Pentecost B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
  • Radical Gratitude, lectionary-based stewardship, Northwest United Methodist Foundation. (.pdf)
  • The Old Testament Readings: Psalm 29 (Trinity Sunday). Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
    • "The images of power in Psalm 29 which, here on Trinity Sunday remind us of the one who is creator of all that was, is or is yet to be, draw us back to seeing that what was celebrated as begun in our Christmas festivities, is now fully revealed in the ?whole? glory of God, Father, Son and Spirit, the one who creates, redeems and gives life."
  • "Awesome God," Alan Brehm, The Waking Dreamer, 2009.
    • "When we speak of God's glory, we are affirming that God's inspiring beauty, awesome power and unspeakable mystery are all around us."
  • Commentary, Psalm 29, Wendell Frerichs, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011.
    • "Psalm 29 is a call to worship, not only by the assembled congregation in the Jerusalem Temple, but also by the angels in God's heavenly court."
  • "Violent Waters," Russell Rathbun, The Hardest Question, 2011.
    • "Is there any inherent problem with accepting the Bible's presentation of God who both storms and submits?"
  • Commentary, Psalm 29 (Baptism of our Lord), Matthew Stith, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
    • "This is the message at the heart of Psalm 29: humble doxology, followed by trusting prayer, is the first, best, and only response to who God is and what God has done."
  • The Old Testament Readings: Psalm 29 (Baptism of Jesus). Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
    • "Such images of power might not seem consistent with those of the babe in the manger in Bethlehem. But they are a reminder that in the story of the babe, something far greater is unfolding than the simple, homely story of a poor family and their first child."
  • Prayer in Downtown, Psalm 29, Joel Smeby, Lutheran Community of Grace, Hopkins, MN, 2010.
    • "Glorious is his voice!"
  • Psalm 29, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Proper 1A, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Commentary, Psalm 29 (Baptism B) Wendell Frerichs, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
    • "In all likelihood, the context of this powerful piece was someone experiencing the lightning, thunder, and wind of a storm coming in from the Mediterranean Sea."
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion, Psalm 29. "A place of conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
    • "It might be asked, what are we if not water enhanced? Some bone, some minerals, some nano electrolytes, but mostly water and here we are speak and act G*D in our time and place - reflective glory created with a glory of our own."
• Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Craigie, Peter C., "The Poetry of Ugarit and Israel," Tyndale Bulletin, 1971.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Craigie, P.C., "Psalm 29 in the Hebrew Poetic Tradition," Vetus Testamentum, 1972.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Day, John, "Echoes of Baal's Seven Thunders and Lightnings in Psalm XXIX and Habakkuk III 9 and the Identity of the Seraphim in Isaiah VI," Vetus Testamentum, 1979.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Freedman, David Noel and C. Franke Hyland, "Psalm 29: A Structural Analysis," Harvard Theological Review, 1973.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Hawkins, Peter S., "Living by the Word: Isaiah 6:1-8, Psalm 29," The Christian Century, 2009.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Hunt, Joseph I., "Translating Psalm 29," Anglican Theological Review, 1985.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Mays, James L., "Expository Article: Psalm 29," Interpretation, 1985.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Petuchowski, Jakob J., "A Sermon on Psalm 29 attributed to Rabbi Ele'azar Hamoda'i," Hebrew Union College Annual, 1977.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Stuart, Duane, "The Voice of God in the Storm: A Sermon from Psalm 29," Restoration Quarterly, 1998.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Thistlethwaite, Susan Brooks, "Inclusive Language: Theological and Philosophical Fragments," Religious Education, 1985.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Wilson, Sarah Hinlicky, "God on the Loose," The Christian Century, 2004.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
• Sermons:
• With Children:
  • "The Voice of the Lord Flashes Forth Flames of Fire," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
• Drama:
• Liturgy:
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 29, Baptism of Jesus, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 29, Baptism of Jesus, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 29, (Pentecost B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 29, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
  • Responsive Liturgical Paraphrase at The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia:
    • Trinity B
    • Baptism of Jesus - A, B, C
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Clip Art, Psalm 29:3, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
  • The Seedbed Psalter, with selected tunes for singing.
  • Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Psalm 29. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • "Ascribe to God," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  • Psalm 29 set to Lyons (10 10 11 11) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
• Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
• Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
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