The book of Psalms is one of the most beloved portions of Holy Scripture. Its contents are read and sung by millions every day. The book is actually a collection of 150 individual songs composed over a period of approximately 1,000 years, from the time of Moses (Psalm 90) to the post-exilic period (Psalm 126). Seventy-three of the psalms are explicitly attributed to David, but other authors are mentioned as well. There are several types of psalms, including hymns or songs of praise, communal and individual laments, royal psalms, imprecation, and individual thanksgivings. The book also includes psalms of communal thanksgiving, wisdom, pilgrimage and other categories.
In this class, the Rev. Jacob Davis leads us through an overview of the Psalms in the Anglican tradition and in the spiritual life, how to find Christ in the Psalms, and will help us see how the Psalms are a treasure trove of Good News for the mind, heart, and soul.
