The Hebrew Psalms: How To Worship God

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Psalms are among the most beloved and enduring texts in the whole Bible. This course will enable you to sift through the ancient sands of the Hebrew Psalms of David, and to appreciate the dynamic and exciting truths that they reveal! Members of our learning community will develop an understanding of the historical background of these Hebrew prayers and songs, how they functioned in the life of the ancient Israelites, and how the psalmists’ messages provide you and I today with exciting theological insights unseen in most English translations.

Course Features

Sessions 22
Duration 5.5
Language English

- Lecture1.1
  Ancient Poetry of Psalms
- Lecture1.2
  Attribution of Psalms
- Lecture1.3
  Superscription and Psalm Types
- Lecture1.4
  A Closer Look at Psalm 23
- Lecture1.5
  Revelation of God in the Psalms (part 1)
- Lecture1.6
  Revelation of God in the Psalms (part 2)
- Lecture1.7
  Revelation of God in the Psalms (part 3)
- Lecture1.8
  The Story of Israel in the Psalms
- Lecture1.9
  Israel in the Psalms (part 1)
- Lecture1.10
  Israel in the Psalms (part 2)
- Lecture1.11
  Israel in the Psalms (part 3)
- Lecture1.12
  Israel in the Psalms (part 4)
- Lecture1.13
  Israel in the Psalms (part 5)
- Lecture1.14
  Psalms as they appear in the New Testament
- Lecture1.15
  Psalms in the New Testament (part 1)
- Lecture1.16
  Psalms in the New Testament (part 2)
- Lecture1.17
  Psalms in the New Testament (part 3)
- Lecture1.18
  Transcendent and Immanent God in Psalms
- Lecture1.19
  God's Glory in the Psalms
- Lecture1.20
  How do Psalmists Talk to God?
- Lecture1.21
  Psalm as a Complaint
- Lecture1.22
  Making sense of Psalm 22

Dr. Nicholas J. Schaser

Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies

In addition to his work with Israel Bible Center as Professor of Hebrew Bible, Dr. Schaser is an Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies at Macalester College and the Adjunct Instructor of the New Testament at Bethel Seminary (both in St. Paul, Minnesota). Professor Schaser’s research interests include rabbinic literature and the Jewishness of the New Testament, with particular focus on Midrash and the Gospel of Matthew. Teaching widely in both synagogues and churches, Dr. Schaser strives to promote mutual learning and respect between Jews and Christians.

Dr. Schaser enjoys communicating with participants and asks that those with questions or comments please email him at: [email protected]

*Please do not contact Macalester College or Vanderbilt University for correspondence with Dr. Schaser.

- Lecture1.1
  Ancient Poetry of Psalms
- Lecture1.2
  Attribution of Psalms
- Lecture1.3
  Superscription and Psalm Types
- Lecture1.4
  A Closer Look at Psalm 23
- Lecture1.5
  Revelation of God in the Psalms (part 1)
- Lecture1.6
  Revelation of God in the Psalms (part 2)
- Lecture1.7
  Revelation of God in the Psalms (part 3)
- Lecture1.8
  The Story of Israel in the Psalms
- Lecture1.9
  Israel in the Psalms (part 1)
- Lecture1.10
  Israel in the Psalms (part 2)
- Lecture1.11
  Israel in the Psalms (part 3)
- Lecture1.12
  Israel in the Psalms (part 4)
- Lecture1.13
  Israel in the Psalms (part 5)
- Lecture1.14
  Psalms as they appear in the New Testament
- Lecture1.15
  Psalms in the New Testament (part 1)
- Lecture1.16
  Psalms in the New Testament (part 2)
- Lecture1.17
  Psalms in the New Testament (part 3)
- Lecture1.18
  Transcendent and Immanent God in Psalms
- Lecture1.19
  God's Glory in the Psalms
- Lecture1.20
  How do Psalmists Talk to God?
- Lecture1.21
  Psalm as a Complaint
- Lecture1.22
  Making sense of Psalm 22

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