Psalms

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the canonical placement (hebrew bible)?First book of the Ketuvim ('Writings')
2. What is the number of books within the psalter?Five, each concluding with a doxology
3. What are the Psalms and why are they special?The Psalms are 150 songs and prayers that people have sung for thousands of years. They help people talk to God about joy, sadness, thanks, and questions. They are part of both the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament.
4. Who wrote the Psalms?Many people think King David wrote many of them, but scholars say the name was used to give the songs authority. Other writers include Asaph, the sons of Korah, Moses, and Solomon.

Ketuvim: The 'Writings,' the third and final section of the Hebrew Bible, containing diverse literary works.
Doxology: A liturgical formula of praise to God, often marking the end of a section in the Psalter.
Imprecatory Psalms: Psalms that invoke divine judgment or curses upon enemies, posing interpretive challenges.