PSALM
This is the first book of the Ketuvim ("Writings"), the third section of the Hebrew Bible, and thus a book of the Christian Old Testament. The title is derived from the Greek translation, 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 are linked to the name of David, but his authorship is not accepted by modern scholars.
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1.Who are the Gods in the Bible?
Historically, the term 'God' was applied to powerful figures, such as leaders and magistrates, who served as representatives on Earth. Emperor Constantine referenced this, citing Psalm 82:6 to remind bishops of their high, albeit human, office.
Emperor Constantine at the opening of the Council of Nicaea (325 AD) quoted Psalm 82:6 to remind the bishops that their high office should raise them above jealousy and party feeling.
The term 'God' was applied to people of power, authority and rule who were considered to have greater nearness to God than others - an appellation which implies that you are God's representatives on earth, and that your decision is, in an important sense, to be regarded as his.
2.Jesus claimed to be God. The Jews must have understood this, as they accused him of blasphemy and were ready to stone him?
The platform asserts that Jesus did not claim divinity in this instance, and that his mention of Psalm 82:6 in John 10:34 was a defense noting that human judges are called 'gods' in scripture, thus challenging the accusation of blasphemy.
3.What is the role of Cannabis (Ganja) in Rastafari?
For Rastas, cannabis-referred to as ganja, the holy herb, or wisdom weed is a sacred sacrament used for spiritual purposes, not recreational highs. They trace its holy status to biblical verses like Psalm 104:14 ('He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man'). It is smoked or consumed during communal gatherings called 'reasonings' to quiet the mind, enhance meditation, and bring a person closer to Jah.
Scripture Themes on Psalm (1)
| 1. David writes Psalm 23 celebrating God as the loving shepherd | Psalm 23 |
