Deuteronomistic theology in Psalms 44, 74, 80 and 89: Examined through the lens of trauma
HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies
| Field | Value | |
| Title | Deuteronomistic theology in Psalms 44, 74, 80 and 89: Examined through the lens of trauma | |
| Creator | Li, Xi | |
| Description | Biblical scholars are divided regarding the presence of Deuteronomistic theology in Psalms 44, 74, 80 and 89. This article re-examines this issue through the lens of trauma and argues for two points. Firstly, Psalms 44, 74, 80 and 89 do not reject Deuteronomistic theology because the accusations of God in these psalms do not indicate attribution of responsibility but demonstrate trauma victims’ negative cognition and emotion associated with the traumatic event. Secondly, the concept of post-traumatic growth (PTG) helps to clarify two crucial elements of Deuteronomistic theology concerning divine retribution and divine promise. Psalms 44 and 74 assume the first element; Psalms 80 and 89 presuppose the second.Contribution: This article provides a fresh angle from trauma studies to approach biblical texts in the Hebrew Bible, clarifying the connection between Deuteronomistic theology and communal laments. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2023-05-15 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/hts.v79i2.8506 | |
| Source | HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies; Vol 79, No 2 (2023); 8 pages 2072-8050 0259-9422 | |
| Language | eng | |
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