Psalms- Introduction

Additional Details

• Author: David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Heman, Ethan, Moses, and others who are anonymous
• Audience: The people of Israel
• Original Hebrew Name: תהלים
• Translated Greek Name: Ψαλμοί
• Common English Name: Psalms
• Alternate Names: Book of Praises
• Transliteration: Tehilim
• Meaning: Praises
• Date Created: c 1440-250 BCE
• Content Reference Time: c 1440-250 BCE
• Key Individuals:
  • David
  • Asaph
  • Solomon
  • Moses
• Key Themes:

  The book of Psalms is not organized by topic but is a collection of 150 songs that praise G-d and speak of the creation, fall, and redemption of mankind. The Psalms can be organized into five sections that roughly correspond to Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

  • Book 1- (Psalm 1-41)
  • Book 2- (Psalm 42-72)
  • Book 3- (Psalm 73-89)
  • Book 4- (Psalm 90-106)
  • Book 5- (Psalm 107-150)
• Date Canonized: c 499-100 BCE
• Abstract:

  Psalms is a book of songs, poetry, and prayers, many of which are attributed to King David.  These expressions of praise, faith, sorrow, and repentance cover the depth and breadth that is the landscape of the human experience.  Some of the Psalms dwell on G-d's Law and the treasure that it is, while others reveal the troubled heart of the writer.  Many of the Psalms overflow with an abundance of praise for G-d and His ways. The diversity of these songs is unified by a single focus: the one true and living G-d.  The Psalms glorify G-d as Creator, King, Redeemer, and a refuge for all who trust in Him.

• Location Created: various places in Israel
• Content Location: various places in Israel
• Teaches:
  • G-d is worthy of our praise.
  • G-d is all-powerful.
  • G-d is forgiving.
  • G-d deserves our thanks.
  • G-d is worthy of our trust.
• Chapters: 150
• Verses: 2461