Ps 47,6 states that God has "gone up" but does not clarify where He is ascending to. In recent research this verse is therefore interpreted in many different ways. To be sure, the ambiguity of this ...

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Schmitt’s Psalm 47 is a powerful work for soprano, chorus, and orchestra that sets the Latin psalm text in a sweeping, dramatic style. Opening with a brilliant fanfare, the piece combines vigorous ...

The Book of Psalms presents two daunting challenges to the Bible blog. First, because it’s just a series of poems, in no particular order, there is no compelling reason to start at Psalm 1 and read on ...

Is God a terrible God? Consider the following passages from the Psalms: Psalm 45:4 And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach ...