Shape and Message of Book III (Psalms 73

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This study of Book III of the Psalter examines evidence for the canonical organization of these seventeen psalms and finds cohesive links that create a consistent and coherent dialogue throughout. Continual laments by a righteous individual on behalf of and in concert with the nation spring from the non-fulfillment of hopes raised in Psalm 72 at the end of Book II. Divine answers give reasons for...

The foregoing lengthy analysis of Book III’s shape and message reveals several themes consistently reiterated. Repeatedly, questions of ‘how long?’ before the Davidic promises of Psalm 72 are fulfilled, and ‘why?’ God’s anger continues, are asked. Various divine responses reveal that disobedience is the cause, while affirming the validity and certainty of a future restoration. Restoration means establishment of Psalm 72’s conditions and a reigning Davidide. No timetable for

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