The Bible For Normal People [Bible] Episode 238: Josh James - Psalms Isn't What You Think It Is
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Mar 27, 2023 AI Snips
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New Book Release Announcement
- Josh James wrote Psalms for Normal People and serves as an affiliate assistant professor and pastor.
- The book releases April 17 and will be available wherever you buy books.
What A Psalm Actually Is
- The Psalter is a diverse collection of Israel's poems, prayers, litneys, and songs.
- Psalms vary in form and function rather than fitting a single literary type.
Gunkel's Genre Framework
- Hermann Gunkel classified Psalms into major genres to detect patterns across the collection.
- His five categories (hymns, royal, communal and individual laments, thanksgiving) later simplified into three core genres.