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Track III History, Theology, and Spirituality
The Spirituality of the Psalms
Leader: Bishop Robert Hibbs
Location: Room 202
Dates: February 3 - March 9
A psalm is often defined as a sacred song or poem. Book of Psalms is a collection of different kinds of poetry spanning many centuries. Used by the Israelites in the context of their worship, the psalms provided a structure by which the Israelites could bring their praises, thanks, hurts, and grief honestly and openly before God. In this way, they are the prayers and praises of God’s people preserved by a community of faith. New Testament references show that the earliest Christians used the Psalms in worship, and the Psalms have remained an important part of worship in virtually all Christian Churches. In the early centuries of the Church, it was expected that any candidate for bishop would be able to recite the entire Psalter from memory, something they often learned automatically during their time as monks. It is important to recognize that the psalms are not doctrinal statements, creeds, or history but that they are both poetry and prayer, poetry intended to be set to music and prayed in worship. Join Bishop Hibbs in his Lenten class and learn more about these beautiful and important writings.
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February 10
February 17
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