Genres of the Psalms Part 3: The Imprecatory Psalms

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Genres of the Psalms Part 3: The Imprecatory Psalms

Lesson 4 Lecture 3

June 17, 2019 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Explain the problem associated with the understanding and use of the Imprecatory Psalms

Summarize the various critical responses to understanding and using the Imprecatory Psalms

Provide a Biblical justification for the use of the Imprecatory Psalms

Explain how the Imprecatory Psalms relate to Christ

The Basics of Hebrew Poetry

June 17, 2019 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Differentiate between prose and poetry in the Bible Explain the basic elements and techniques of Hebrew poetry Differentiate between English and Hebrew poetry Summarize the use of Hebrew poetry in the Bible

Lamentations

June 17, 2019 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Define the historical context and genre of Lamentations Summarize the message contained within each voice or persona in Lamentations Explain the acrostic poems in Lamentations List the differing approaches to the structure of Lamentations Examine each chapter in Lamentations

Psalms Part 1: A Brief History of Interpretation

June 17, 2019 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Explain the effect of the Enlightenment upon interpretation of the book of Psalms Summarize the different views and approaches to interpreting the book of Psalms