Psalms

The Book of Psalms, Tehillim in Hebrew (תְּהִלִּים or תהילים meaning "Praises"), commonly referred to simply as Psalms or "the Psalms", is the first book of the Ketuvim ("Writings"), the third section of the Hebrew Bible, and a book of the Christian Old Testament. The title is derived from the Greek translation, ψαλμοί psalmoi, meaning "instrumental music" and, by extension, "the words accompanying the music." The book is an anthology of individual psalms, with 150 in the Jewish and Western Christian tradition and more in the Eastern Christian churches. Many of the psalms are linked to the name of King David, although his authorship is not accepted by modern Bible scholars.

Structure

Benedictions

The Book of Psalms is divided into five sections, each closing with a doxology (i.e., a benediction) – these divisions were probably introduced by the final editors to imitate the five-fold division of the Torah:

Psalms (album)

Carry Away is the first studio album by contemporary worship duo Shane & Shane. The album was released on June 4, 2002 by Inpop Records, and was self-produced.

Music and lyrics

Russ Breimeier of Christianity Today wrote, "if there's one word that leaps to mind when listening to Psalms, it's rhythmic," noting the "superb team of musicians, highlighted by an awesome rhythm section", and additionally praising the vocals, guitar work, and songwriting.

Reception

Critical

Carry Away has received one review, and that one was positive. At Christianity Today, Russ Breimeier said that "Psalms is superb, a worship album truly outside the box that showcases smart songwriting and sublime musicianship all for the sake of connecting listeners with the Lord."

Commercial

For the week of June 15, 2002 music charts by Billboard, Psalms was on the genre charting Christian Albums in the No. 11 slot.

Track listing

Charts

References

Psalms (Bruckner)

Anton Bruckner composed five psalms settings during his life, the earliest Psalm 114 in 1852, the last, Psalm 150 in 1892.

Sankt Florian

During his stay as organist in Sankt Florian, Bruckner composed the following two psalm settings:

Linz

During his stay in Linz, Bruckner composed the following two psalm setting: