The Way Everlasting: A Study in Psalm 139

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Summary: The Way Everlasting by E.J.Young
Review: The Way Everlasting by Edward J. Young
Psalm 139 is one of Scripture's most thorough statements concerning the majesty of God in his omniscience (knowing everything). E. J. Young's exposition is devotional but, where necessary, he deals briefly with the main attacks, which are made by the critics on this Psalm. Dr. E. J. Young (1908-1968) was counted a most able teacher in Old Testament scholarship. He had a speaking or reading knowledge of at least twenty-six languages, and most of these had been self-taught. He was able to pursue studies in Ugaritic, speak German fluently, and preach in Spanish. From 1937 he was professor of Old Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, standing in the tradition of the old Princeton Theological Seminary along with such predecessors as Robert Dick Wilson and Oswald T. Allis. First published in 1965, this mini-commentary is a fine piece of work and will be of benefit to a wide range of readers. It is an excellent tool to help in personal devotions: You will discover insights that will enhance your understanding of Psalm 139. As Joe Young (as he was known to friends)remarks: "Psalm 139 is a prayer of David in which he exalts the majesty of God. God is all-knowing and God is everywhere present." Only when we have let the psalm speak for itself, can we pray with the Psalmist: "Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: and see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting." This work gives a good, solid exposition of this portion of Scripture; it is written in a clear and concise style.