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Guiding Questions: Psalms 79

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

Psalms 79:1-4 clearly describe the tragedy of the destruction of Jerusalem and attendant massacre of much of the Israel population; when, then, might this Psalm have been composed?
Reading Psalms 79:5, is the Psalmist attributing the destruction to the military deficiencies of Israel or, rather, to “another cause”?
What argument is advanced for God’s assistance (Psalms 79:6-9)? (Psalms 79:6 is in the Haggadah.)
Irrespective of the destruction, how does the Psalmist conclude this litany — with continued faith or rebellion (Psalms 79:12-13)?

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Exploring Judaism is the digital home for Conservative/Masorti Judaism, embracing the beauty and complexity of Judaism, and our personal search for meaning, learning, and connecting. Our goal is to create content based on three core framing: Meaning-Making (Why?), Practical Living (How?), and Explainers (What?).

Post categories: Ketuvim (Writings), Psalms, Tanakh, Tanakh Yomi

Post tags: Perek Yomi (USCJ), Psalms 79

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