BIB 570 Studies in Psalms
This course will focus on the exegesis of Psalms in the Hebrew text with a consideration of the purpose and theology of the Psalms within the framework of the rest of the Hebrew Bible. Students will translate and analyze selected Psalms with a focus on grammatical, syntactical, and lexical studies. The literary characteristics of Hebrew poetry will be examined, along with the historical and cultural milieu of the origin and use of the Psalms. Students will also consider the relevance of Psalms for application to daily life today.