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The book of Psalms plays a significant role in the public and private prayer of both the Jewish and Christian communities today, helping to shape the minds and hearts of modern believers. Dianne Bergant examines the theological and historical circumstances from which the psalms originated. She reveals how the psalms were intended for instruction as well as prayer, and helps us experience their...

The psalm opens with a statement claiming divine dominion over all creation. This clearly contradicts any idea of autonomous human jurisdiction stemming from an erroneous interpretation of the Genesis creation account (cf. Gen 1:26–28). The earth and everything that is in it belong to the Lord, and not to humankind. This is because the Lord made everything. The description of creation reflects the ancient Near Eastern concept of victory over chaotic
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