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Psalms 56-60: A Packet–The Superscriptions

By Christina M Wilson on 2019-09-122020-11-27

Introduction Psalms 56-60 in the Septuagint (LXX in Greek and LXE in Brenton’s English translation) form a packet that tells a story. Demonstrating the coherence of these psalms asContinue readingPsalms 56-60: A Packet–The Superscriptions

Psalm 30: The King Rejoices Over His Resurrection

By Christina M Wilson on 2019-08-182020-11-27

While Psalm 28 states the fact of Christ’s resurrection, Psalm 30 prophetically records Christ’s retelling after-the-fact and his rejoicing over this happy outcome. 2 O LORD my God, IContinue readingPsalm 30: The King Rejoices Over His Resurrection

Psalm 28: Why the Septuagint? Part 2–Specifics and an Exhortation

By Christina M Wilson on 2019-08-072020-11-27

The Reader May Choose Either of Two Ways to Read This Blog. 1) Wade through my horrible writing style, or 2) Read the words on this photo. As regards Psalms,Continue readingPsalm 28: Why the Septuagint? Part 2–Specifics and an Exhortation

Psalm 28: Why the Septuagint? Part 1–Background

By Christina M Wilson on 2019-08-032020-11-27

What is the Septuagint? The Septuagint (LXX) is the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament of the Bible, dated from the second to third centuries BCE. Why is theContinue readingPsalm 28: Why the Septuagint? Part 1–Background

Psalms 25 and 26: Guilty or Innocent?

By Christina M Wilson on 2019-07-082020-11-27

In Psalm 25, the psalmist admits his guilt; in Psalm 26, he maintains innocence. How can both be true? Both Psalm 25 and Psalm 26 are ascribed to David. PsalmContinue readingPsalms 25 and 26: Guilty or Innocent?

Psalm 25: Change of Person and Multiple Speakers

By Christina M Wilson on 2019-06-272020-11-27

One thing is true about the Psalter: it is not to be skimmed, or read quickly. The psalms are meant to be mulled and chewed in a quiet atmosphereContinue readingPsalm 25: Change of Person and Multiple Speakers

Psalm 24: Formal and Boring or Dramatic and Exciting?

By Christina M Wilson on 2019-06-172020-12-05

A Bit of a Meandering Approach… I remember the third stanza of Psalm 24 (verses 7-10) from my Sunday School childhood. Our teacher had selected this psalm for her classContinue readingPsalm 24: Formal and Boring or Dramatic and Exciting?

Penitential Psalms: Psalm 143–Knowing Who We Are in Christ

By Christina M Wilson on 2019-06-132020-12-05

Psalm 143 is the final psalm in the grouping historically know as the Penitential Psalms. The other six psalms are: Psalms 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130, and 143.Continue readingPenitential Psalms: Psalm 143–Knowing Who We Are in Christ

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