Eric McDonnell
Adjunct professor and scholar of biblical studies focusing on the Psalter; author of The Formation of Psalms 1–3 and the Arrangement of the Hebrew Psalter (Mohr Siebeck, 2026), and technical editor for TC: A Journal of Biblical Textual Criticism and Bible Odyssey.
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May 3, 2026 • 28min
Eric McDonnell, "The Formation of Psalms 1–3 and the Arrangement of the Hebrew Psalter" (Mohr Siebeck, 2026)
Eric McDonnell, adjunct professor and Psalter specialist, discusses his book on Psalms 1–3 and the Hebrew Psalter. He explores Psalm 3 as an original starting point. He explains Psalm 2 as a framing paratext about kingship and enemies. He shows Psalm 1 reframing that kingship toward Torah for all.
May 3, 2026 • 28min
Eric McDonnell, "The Formation of Psalms 1–3 and the Arrangement of the Hebrew Psalter" (Mohr Siebeck, 2026)
Eric McDonnell, adjunct professor and Psalter scholar, explains his book arguing that Psalms 1–2 form a two-part preface added to an earlier collection beginning with Psalm 3. He traces an original opening with Psalm 3, stages of messianic and Torah-centered development, and how Psalms 1 and 2 work together as framing texts.
