FOR CH 7 FINAL RTCH500 Week Three Exegesis Research Paper Context of the Passage Psalms
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EXEGESIS RESEARCH PAPER: CONTEXT OF THE PASSAGE PSALM 1:1-6
Lisa M. Holden-Smalls
RTCH 500: Research, Writing & Ministry Preparation
February 5, 2023
Contents
Introduction
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Historical Context
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Cultural Context
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Literary Context
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Bibliography
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Introduction
The Hebrew scripture constitutes written patterns of stories, poems, narrative, prose, and
poetry, all with a particular meaning and message that directs how it is interpreted.
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One type of
biblical poetry is the Psalms, which also presents evidence that they were accompanied by music
in a liturgical setting.
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The Psalms displays figurative language revealing metaphors,
personifications, imagery, and similes, to identify a few. The author’s goal for figurative
language is to compare the qualities of similar subjects to form a picture in the reader’s mind to
make a point. In contrast, the biblical scriptures of Psalms either exemplify a man’s character and
deeds or the affiliation between Yahweh and the people of Israel.
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Contemporary ultimatums generally steer individuals into pursuing material possessions
showcasing the hunt for blessings, which is often reflected in the approach and substance of the
prayer without an option for scriptural teachings. One such search lies in the introduction of the
entire book, Psalm 1.
Connecting the historical, cultural, and literary context of the
principles or teachings through a thorough study of Psalm 1 will facilitate a change of
opinion about the significance of the blessings as it applies to our daily living.
1
The Cambridge Companion to the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament
, Cambridge Companions to Religion,
New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2016.
2
The Psalms of Solomon: Language, History, Theology
, Early Judaism and Its Literature 40, Atlanta: SBL
Press, 2015.
3
The Cambridge Companion to the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament
, Cambridge Companions to Religion,
New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2016.
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