Introduction to the Psalms | John Peter Lange
Deep Dive into A Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Psalms by John Peter Lange et al. - Psalms IntroductionThe Psalter is recognized as the sacred hymn-book of ancient Israel, rooted in the theological soil of divine revelation. The collection is known by the Hebrew titles Tehillim (Hymns) and Teffiloth (Prayers of David), the latter term collectively designating the first seventy-two Psalms. The structure is characterized by a division into five books, marked by doxologies added later for liturgical use. This quintuple arrangement is often seen as a conscious parallel to the five books of…
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