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Introduction and Background

The Book of Psalms

Quick Facts about Psalms

  • Psalms is the 19th Book in the Bible
  • The Hebrew Word for Psalms is "Tehillim" which means "praises"
  • The Greek Name for Psalms is "Psalmoi" which is the (Greek form of the Hebrew mizmor, meaning instrument songs)
  • The Author of the Book of Psalms was David (According to Tradition)
  • The Events in Psalms date back to 1056 BC approximately
  • The Main Theme of Psalms is Give praise to the Lord
  • A Type of Jesus - In Psalms Jesus is the One worthy of all praise

Outline of Psalms