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Verbum et Ecclesia

On-line version ISSN 2074-7705
Print version ISSN 1609-9982

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ADAMO, David T.. Reading Psalm 90 in the African (Yoruba) perspective. Verbum Eccles. (Online) [online]. 2020, vol.41, n.1, pp.1-10. ISSN 2074-7705.  http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/ve.v41i1.2029.

Psalm 90 stands at a critical juncture in the overall scheme of the Psalter. It is also the first Psalm of the small collection which constitutes Book IV of the Psalter. Psalm 90 can be regarded as one of the magisterial Psalms. Psalm 90 is unique in four ways: (1) Psalm 90 is the first Psalm of Book IV with new words after the unresolved ending of Book III; (2) it is the only Psalm with a superscription dedicated to Moses; (3) Psalm 90 is the most popular and attested text of the Bible according to archaeological facts; (4) the chapter is the theological heart of the Psalter with its emphasis on God's time and his reign. Unfortunately, however, many scholars have not paid much attention to how these Psalms are used as amulets, talismans, and medicine as attested by archaeological documents uncovered. The purpose of this article is to examine Psalm 90 in the African (Yoruba) context which has been supported by archaeological documents of Psalm 90 uncovered. Psalm 90 has been considered as a Psalm of protection, healing and success. Intradisciplinary and interdisciplinary implications: 'Reading Psalm 90 in the African context' interprets Psalm 90 in the light of African culture. It deals with biblical studies, exegesis, African traditional religion, and African cultural practices using historical-critical and African biblical hermeneutical methodologies. The Euro-American way is challenged, and African biblical hermeneutics methodology presents a legitimate historical-critical methodology.

Keywords : Psalms; Old Testament; Yoruba; Africa.

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