Psalms Part 3: The Organization of the Psalms

Reformed Theological Seminary

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Psalms Part 3: The Organization of the Psalms

Lesson 3 Lecture 3

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

Explain the evidence for editorial activity in the book of Psalms

Explain the divisions within the book of Psalms

Summarize the progression and movement that exists within the structure of the book of Psalms

Explore how the Psalms fit within the canon of Scripture

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