PSALM 37: A LITERARY, ETHICAL, AND SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION OF HUMAN SUFFERING
PSALM 37: A LITERARY, ETHICAL, AND SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION OF HUMAN SUFFERING
Author(s): Paul-Cristian AlbuSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Social Sciences, Sociology, Theology and Religion, Sociology of Culture, Biblical studies, Sociology of Religion, Psychology of Religion
Published by: Editura Arhipelag XXI
Keywords: Psalm 37; Guilt and Moral Responsibility; Human Suffering; Hope and Transformation; Biblical Ethics
Summary/Abstract: Psalm 37 offers a profound meditation on human suffering, guilt, and the relentless pursuit of divine mercy. Its vivid and often stark imagery, intertwining corporeal pain with spiritual anguish, resonates across centuries as a testament to the human condition in the face of sin, mortality, and social estrangement. This study explores the Psalm’s literary texture, its ethical and psychological depth, and its theological significance, drawing upon insights from philosophers, literary critics, and theologians. By situating the Psalm at the intersection of personal confession and existential reflection, the analysis highlights its enduring relevance as both a spiritual and literary document, revealing the timeless struggle to reconcile human frailty with hope and redemption.
Journal: Journal of Romanian Literary Studies
- Issue Year: 2026
- Issue No: 44
- Page Range: 319-330
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English
