Psalm 82

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• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • "Spiritual Error and the Occult," Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit.
  • Text From "The Coming Of Melchizedek," 11Q13 of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
  • Chapter X, The Epistle of Ignatius to the Trallians, Ignatius of Antioch (c. 110). (Longer Version - 4th cent interpolation)
  • Chapter CXXIV, Dialogue With Trypho, Justin Martyr. (c 160)
  • III.VI.1, III.XIX.1, IV.XXXVIII.4, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
  • Chapter XII, Exhortation to the Greeks, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • I.6, Paedagogus, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • II.20, IV.23, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • Chapter V, Against Hermogenes, Tertullian (c. 205)
  • I.7, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 207)
  • IV.14, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 210)
  • Chapter XIII, Against Praxeas,  Tertullian (c. 213)
  • V.II, The Refutation of all Heresies (Philosophumena), Hippolytus of Rome. (c. 225)
  • II.20, Commentary on the Gospel of John, Origen. (c.228)
  • IV.XXIX, VIII.III, VIII.LXXIV, Against Celsus, Origen (c. 246)
  • Section 4, On the Incarnation of the Word, Athanasius of Alexandria, c. 318.
  • 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:
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion, Psalm 82, Wesley White. "A place of conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
    • "What a scene -- G*D enters a divine council after having seen how Amos responded to his call and, having learned, stands to prophecy, 'How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked?'"
  • Psalm 82- The Judgment of the ‘Gods’ in A Psalm for All Seasons - Studies in the Book of Psalms by Robert L. Deffinbaugh at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
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  • Boesak, Willa, "Exegesis and Proclamation, Psalm 82: God amidst the gods," Journal of Theology for Southern Africa, 1988.
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  • Craig, Kenneth M., Jr., "Psalm 82, Between Text & Sermon," Interpretation, 1995.
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  • Handy, Lowell K., "Sounds, Words and Meanings in Psalm 82," Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 1990.
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  • Kee, Min Suc, "The Heavenly Council and its Type-scene," Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 2007.
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  • Miller, Patrick D., Jr., "When the Gods Meet: Psalm 82 and the Issue of Justice," Journal for Preachers, 1986.
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  • Morgenstern, Julian, "The Mythological Background of Psalm 82," Hebrew Union College Annual, 1939.
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  • Neyrey, Jerome H., "'I Said; You Are Gods': Psalm 82:6 and John 10," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1989.
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  • Tsevat, Matitiahu, "God and the Gods in Assembly," Hebrew Union College Annual, 1970.
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  • "The Rise and Fall of Sir Jaspar Hardmaster," John McNeil, dramatix.
  • "Judge Judy," Erina Caradus, dramatix.
• Liturgy:
  • Responsive Liturgical Paraphrase at The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia:
    • Proper C10/Ordinary C15
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• Hymns and Music:
  • Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Psalm 82. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • "To the Powers of Earth," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry.
  • Psalm 82 set to Tallis' Canon (LM) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • The Psalmistry: Psalm 82 - All Psalms Music: original Christian sheet music, lyrics, guitar chords, midi, mp3 files for all 150 Psalms. See Terms of Use.
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