Pilot Lecture: Did David Write the Psalms?

Course Overview

Reevaluate what you know about one of the most beloved books of the Christian Bible as you explore what modern scholarship says about who really wrote the Book of Psalms.

Take a deep dive into modern Biblical scholarship with Dr. Joel S. Baden of Yale University, who will show you what historical, linguistic, and textual analysis reveals about the origin of the individual Psalms. As you consider the many clues that suggest a more complex history of authorship for these beloved verses, you will discover why they remain deeply inspiring and emotionally relevant, regardless of who may have written them.

Video Lecture List

1. Did David Write the Psalms?

• Traditionally believed to have been written by King David, the Book of Psalms is a cherished devotional text for Christians. In this lecture, Dr. Baden presents modern scholarly conclusions about the origins and authorship of these individual Psalms.