Venite adoremus Dominum Regem (Salmo 95).
Venite adoremus Dominum Regem (Psalm 95).
Author(s): Stanisław Bazyliński OFMConvSubject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Jewish studies, Theology and Religion
Published by: Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II - Wydział Teologii
Keywords: liturgical hymn to Yhwh-King; coherent literary composition; kingship of God; mighty greatness of Yhwh; praise, adoration;
Summary/Abstract: Psalm 95, a liturgical hymn to Yhwh-King, is a coherent literary composition.Its seemingly heterogeneous features converge in the solemn worship of thedivine kingship. The exaltation of God by the cultic assembly in the Jerusalem templeconsists of praise (vv.1-5) and of adoration (vv.6-11). The rationale of tôdâ resides in the greatness and sovereignty of the Creator who rules over the entire world. The motive for proskynesis is threefold: (1) the covenant between the Fashioner of Israel and his people, (2) an exhortation to be docile to Yhwh’s voice and (3) an admonition to avoid stubbornness, a mistake made by the Meriba generation.
Journal: The Biblical Annals
- Issue Year: 5/2015
- Issue No: 62/1
- Page Range: 37-57
- Page Count: 21
- Language: English, Italian