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A Bird's-Eye View of the Bible - Second Edition by Frank Nelson Palmer
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THE PSALMS

I. _The Collection and Divisions:_

In all probability the book of one hundred and fifty psalms, as it now
stands, was compiled by Ezra about 450 B.C.

They are divided into five books, each closing with a benediction,
evidently added to mark the end of the book. Note the number of psalms
in Books 1 and 2.

II. _The Purposes:_

1. They were originally used as songs in the Jewish Temple Worship.

2. For centuries after Christ they formed the only Christian Hymnal.

3. They have comforted and supported the troubled hearts of all
believers in all ages.

III. _General Characteristics:_

1. They are _personal_.--Number the first personal pronouns in Psalm 23.
Note the frequent occurrence in others.

2. They are the expression of _heart_ experiences.--Note the frequent
use of the words heart and soul. These Hebrew poems are largely the
diaries of the inner life.

3. They express the _intimate relation_ between God and man.--Note in
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