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How have the Psalms retained their appeal through the ages?
They appeal to the whole person
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What is the purpose of How to Read the Psalms?
To deepen our love for the Lord by increasing our understanding of this important portion of his word
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In what three ways are the psalms distant from us?
Historically, Culturally, and theologically
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What is the ultimate purpose of studying the psalms?
To know God better through his word
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What is Longman's definition of genre?
A group of texts similar in their mood, content, structure, and phraseology
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Why is it important to identify the genre of a particular text?
It determines the reading strategy of a particular text
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"In other words, we need to be --------- as we speak of a psalms genre."
flexible
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Generally speaking, all psalms are in which genre?
poetry
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List the seven categories of the genres of psalms that Longman mentions.
hymn, lament, thanksgiving psalm, psalm of rememberance, psalm of confidence, wisdom psalm, and kingship psalm
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Hymns are easily recognised by what?
Their exuberant praise of the Lord
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What three elements are usually included in hymns?
- 1. Begin with call to worship
- 2. Continue by expanding on the reasons why
- 3. Often include and sometimes conclude with further calls to praise
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The lament is primarily defined by its -------.
mood
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What are the three types of complaints often found in laments?
- 1. Pslamist may be troubled by his own thoughts and actions
- 2. He may complain about the actions of others against him (the "enemies")
- 3. He may be frustrated by God himself
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List the seven elements that are usually found in laments.
- 1. invocation
- 2. plea to God for help
- 3. complaints
- 4. confession of sin or assertion of innocence
- 5. curse of enemies (imprecation)
- 6. confidence in God's response
- 7. hymn or blessing
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The thanksgiving psalm is a response to what?
An answered lament
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The thanksgiving psalm is most easily identified by what?
A reststement of the lament
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What attitude dominates psalms of confidence?
Feelings of trust
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Which two historical events are often cited in the psalms of rememberance?
The exodus and the establishment of the davidic dynasty through covenant
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Which two groups of people are often contrasted in wisdom psalms?
wicked men and righteous men
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The two groups of kingship psalms focus of which two types of kings?
The human king and God is king
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