Book 4 Flashcards
Psalms 90-106
1
Q
What crisis does Book Four of the Book of Psalms respond to?
A
The crisis of Israel’s exile.
2
Q
How does the opening poem of Book Four reflect Israel’s roots?
A
It includes a prayer of Moses, similar to his prayer on Mount Sinai after the Golden Calf incident.
3
Q
What does Moses do in the opening poem of Book Four?
A
Calls upon God to show mercy.
4
Q
What dominates the center of Book Four?
A
A group of poems announcing that the LORD reigns as the true king of the world.
5
Q
How is all creation depicted in the central poems of Book Four?
A
Trees, mountains, and rivers are summoned to celebrate the future day of God’s justice and kingdom.
6
Q
What future event is celebrated in the central poems of Book Four?
A
The day when God will bring His justice and kingdom over all the world.
