Psalm 133

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• Reading the Text:
  • NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV, Common Worship Psalter, ASB Psalter, and BCP Psalter) at Oremus Bible Browser.
  • The Bible Gateway: NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
  • The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Hebrew text with concordance, commentaries.
  • The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • "Unity and Community," Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit.
  • Chapter VII, On Baptism,  Tertullian (c. 198)
  • III.3, III.11, Paedagogus, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • VI.17, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • II.19, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 208)
  • VII.X, The Refutation of all Heresies (Philosophumena), Hippolytus of Rome. (c. 225)
  • Epistle LXXIV -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 256)
  • From Augustine's Exposition on the Psalms.
  • Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
  • From the Geneva Notes.
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
  • From Wesley's Notes.
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • Commentary, Psalm 133, Nancy Koester, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
    • "In our times of conflict and economic distress, Psalm 133 is like water on parched ground. People who are divided and estranged from one another need God's call to 'live together in unity.'"
  • The Old Testament Readings: Psalm 133, The Old Testament Readings: Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Howard Wallace Audrey Schindler, Morag Logan, Paul Tonson, Lorraine Parkinson, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
    • "In a world where conflict makes the news more readily than peace and harmony, and where governments can foster fear among electors for their self-interest, Psalm 133 sounds quite a different note."
  • Commentary, Psalm 133:1-3, Lance D. Watson, The African American Lectionary, 2008.
    • "This text challenges us to strive for unity despite our differences."
• Articles & Background:
  • "Psalm 133: 'Behold, how good and how pleasant'," Thijs Booij, Biblica 2002.
    • "The opening line of Psalm 133 is, literally, about a social practice; the comparisons following it suggest that in fact a gathering of YHWH’s worshippers is meant."
  • Mount Hermon, article, maps and photos at Walking in Their Sandals: Journey Through the Land of the Bible.
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  • Seay, Fred, "'One Church, Indivisible...' (Psalm 133; Ephesians 2:11-22)," Journal for Preachers, 2008.
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• Reviews:
• Sermons:
  • "'On Earth as It Is in Heaven': Rehearsing the Reign of God," Jacqui Lewis, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 2008.
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• Liturgy:
  • Responsive Liturgical Paraphrase from Rev Jeff Shrowder's The Billabong, Uniting Church in Australia:
    • Ordinary A20
    • Easter B2
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Interpretation of Psalm 133, student calligraphy project by Connie Jones, at Biblische Ausbildung, Dr. Stephen L. Cook, Virginia Theological Seminary.
  • "Unity," Scripture Pics - graphics relating to RCL texts, Matt Baker, Germantown UMC, Ohio.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Psalm 133. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • "Behold How Good It Is," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry.
  • Psalm 133 set to Rest (86 886) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • The Psalmistry: Psalm 133 - All Psalms Music: original Christian sheet music, lyrics, guitar chords, midi, mp3 files for all 150 Psalms. See Terms of Use.
• Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
  • Interpretation of Psalm 133, student calligraphy project by Connie Jones, at Biblische Ausbildung, Dr. Stephen L. Cook, Virginia Theological Seminary.
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• Study Links and Resources for the Book of Psalms