A song of David for each day: the provenance of the "Songs of David"

The authors discuss the text, language, and contents of the first of the "Songs of David", found in the Cairo Genizah. This song is an alphabet acrostic, praising God's loyalty towards King David. Comparison with other Jewish writings led to the conclusion that this psalm could well o...

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Authors: Lorein, Geert Wouter 1959- (Author) ; Staalduine-Sulman, Eveline van 1964- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Gabalda 2005
In: Revue de Qumran
Year: 2005, Volume: 22, Issue: 1, Pages: 33-59
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Songs of David
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
HD Early Judaism
Further subjects:B Hymn
B Song
B Dead Sea Scrolls
B David Israel, König
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Summary:The authors discuss the text, language, and contents of the first of the "Songs of David", found in the Cairo Genizah. This song is an alphabet acrostic, praising God's loyalty towards King David. Comparison with other Jewish writings led to the conclusion that this psalm could well originate in the later period of Qumran. This period had a positive attitude to King David and is known for its production of liturgical manuscripts. The authors assume that the "Songs of David" found their way from Qumran to Cairo, as did CD, and suggest the siglum CšD (šîrē Dawîd).
Item Description:S. 35-37: Erstedition; S. 38-40: Englische Übersetzung des hebräischen Textes
ISSN:0035-1725
Contains:In: Revue de Qumran