1. Psalm = A Spiritual Song or Poem The Book of Psalm falls into the category of Poetic Books The Psalms are referred to in the following ways MizmorPsalm accompanied by stringed instruments. Zimrah or ShirA song MaschilA contemplative poem. MiktamAn inscription poem Tepillah A prayer Tehillah A praise Book of Psalms is the Hymnal for Temple Worship, fifty five are addressed to the Choirmaster

2. The Psalter is a Book containing the Book of Psalms Book of Psalms is five books each ending with a doxology Book One Psalm 1-41 Book Two Psalm 42-72 Book Three Psalm 73-89 Book Four Psalm 90-106 Book Five Psalm 107-150

3. The Classical age of Psalmography is from Moses 1400BC, through the Monarchial period to the postexilic time of Ezra about 400BC. Ezra is credited with the final grouping and editing of the Psalms, this process was complete by the end of the 3 rd century. Theme classification of the Psalms are as follows Creation, Exodus, Penitence, Pilgrimage, Messianic, Imprecatory, Wisdom, Royal, Deliverance Type Classification is as follows Lament, Thanksgiving, Praise,

4. Authors of the Book of Psalms David75 Asaph12 Sons of Korah10 Solomon 2 Moses 1 Heman 1 Ethan 1 Orphan(Anonymous)48

5. Psalm 2