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Psalm 133

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bulletReading the Text:
bullet NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV, Common Worship Psalter, ASB Psalter, and BCP Psalter) at Oremus Bible Browser.
bullet The Bible Gateway: NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
bulletThe Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Hebrew text with concordance, commentaries.
bulletThe World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
bulletHistorical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
bullet"Unity and Community," Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit.
bullet Chapter VII, On BaptismTertullian (c. 198)
bullet III.3, III.11, Paedagogus, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
bullet VI.17, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
bullet II.19, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 208)
bullet VII.X, The Refutation of all Heresies (Philosophumena), Hippolytus of Rome. (c. 225)
bullet Epistle LXXIV -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 256)
bulletFrom Augustine's Exposition on the Psalms.
bullet Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
bulletFrom the Geneva Notes.
bulletFrom Matthew Henry's Commentary.
bulletFrom Wesley's Notes.
bulletFrom the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
bulletContemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
bullet Commentary, Psalm 133, Nancy Koester, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
bullet"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.'"
bullet 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.
bullet"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."
bullet Commentary, Psalm 133:1-3, Lance D. Watson, The African American Lectionary, 2008.
bullet"This text challenges us to strive for unity despite our differences."
bulletArticles & Background:
bullet"Psalm 133: 'Behold, how good and how pleasant'," Thijs Booij, Biblica 2002.
bullet"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."
bullet Mount Hermon, article, maps and photos at Walking in Their Sandals: Journey Through the Land of the Bible.
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bulletSeay, Fred, "'One Church, Indivisible...' (Psalm 133; Ephesians 2:11-22)," Journal for Preachers, 2008.
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bulletReviews:
bulletSermons:
bullet "'On Earth as It Is in Heaven': Rehearsing the Reign of God," Jacqui Lewis, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 2008.
bulletWith Children:
bulletDrama:
bulletLiturgy:
bulletResponsive Liturgical Paraphrase from Rev Jeff Shrowder's The Billabong, Uniting Church in Australia:
bullet Ordinary A20
bullet Easter B2
bulletGraphics & Bulletin Materials:
bullet Interpretation of Psalm 133, student calligraphy project by Connie Jones, at Biblische Ausbildung, Dr. Stephen L. Cook, Virginia Theological Seminary.
bullet "Unity," Scripture Pics - graphics relating to RCL texts, Matt Baker, Germantown UMC, Ohio.
bulletHymns and Music:
bullet Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
bullet Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Psalm 133. The Cyber Hymnal.
bullet "Behold How Good It Is," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry.
bullet Psalm 133 set to Rest (86 886) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
bullet Psalm 133, Psalms in Metre, Music for the Church of God: Sternhold & Hopkins, Scottish 1564/1635, Scottish, Brady and Tate.
bullet 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.
bulletFine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
bullet Interpretation of Psalm 133, student calligraphy project by Connie Jones, at Biblische Ausbildung, Dr. Stephen L. Cook, Virginia Theological Seminary.
bulletMovies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
bulletStudy Links and Resources for the Book of Psalms