Psalms is a collection of 150 sacred songs, prayers, and poems expressing worship, lament, thanksgiving, and trust in God. It covers a broad emotional spectrum and addresses themes of God’s holiness, human sinfulness, and the longing for divine presence.

Author: Multiple authors over centuries – 73 are attributed to King David (named in superscripts), others to Solomon, Moses, the sons of Korah, Asaph, and anonymous temple singers.

Date Written: Spanning roughly a thousand years: early compositions possibly around 1000 BCE (Davidic era) to at least the post-exilic period (the latest psalm reflects the Babylonian captivity, 6th century BCE).

Context: Psalms served as Israel’s hymnbook for worship. Its compilation likely occurred shortly after the Babylonian exile (around 537 BCE), preserving Israel’s liturgical heritage and reflecting its historical experiences.