Take a deep dive into modern Biblical scholarship, where Dr. Joel S. Baden of Yale University will show you what historical, linguistic, and textual analysis reveals about the origin of the individual Psalms. As you consider the many clues that suggest a more complex history of authorship for these beloved verses, you will also see why they remain deeply inspiring and emotionally relevant, regardless of who may have written them.
Pilot Lecture: Did David Write the Psalms?
Reevaluate what you know about one of the most beloved books of the Christian Bible as you explore what modern scholarship says about who really wrote the Book of Psalms.
Overview
01: Did David Write the Psalms?
Traditionally believed to have been written by King David, the Book of Psalms of the Old Testament is a deeply loved devotional text for Christians around the world. However, as you will learn in this lecture guided by Dr. Joel S. Baden of Yale University, modern scholars have come to very different conclusions about the origins and authorship of the individual Psalms.
29 min
