Understanding the Book of Psalms in the Ancient Near Eastern World

The book of Psalms is the longest and most complex book in the Bible. It is a varied collection of poetry and song masterfully woven together to explore aspects everything from the darkest fears of death and abandonment to the most exuberant worship. This practical and richly illustrated seminar will enable participants to explore and understand the imagery of the Psalms through the lens of Ancient Israel and the broader Ancient Near Eastern world (especially Mesopotamian, Caananite and Egyptian backgrounds).