Psalm 118 and social values in ancient Israel
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Botha, Philippus Jacobus
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Old Testament Society of South Africa
Abstract
The relationship between the dramatis personae mentioned in Psalm
118 is investigated to determine for whom the psalm was intended in
its present form and what the author or final editor wanted to
communicate with the composition. From this investigation is
concluded that the psalm should probably be understood as a liturgy
of thanksgiving of Israel. The setting that fits the psalm the best seems
to be a celebration of Israel’s restoration from international shame to
a position of honour.
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Psalm 118, Social values, Ancient Israel
Sustainable Development Goals
Citation
Botha, PJ 2003, 'Psalm 118 and social values in ancient Israel', Old Testament Essays, vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 195-215. [http://www.journals.co.za/ej/ejour_oldtest.html]