Abstract
The book of Psalms is a synthesis of several varieties of religious experience, contemplation, reflection, testimony and protest. It therefore contains reports or descriptions of past events, addresses to the people on diverse matters, and theological reflections on fundamental issues of human life. There are two possible sources of indignation, protest, or condemnation of hostile powers: God and the psalmist. Psalm 9/10 is a prayer of supplication that focuses on past manifestations of God's saving power. Psalms 58 and 82 reflect special concern for justice in a seemingly hopeless situation and exude powerful religious and moral force. The main characteristic of the book of Psalms' presentation of the themes of reward and punishment is that it is a book of prayer. In their final form, the psalms were composed against a background of matchless Hebrew monotheism.Keywords: book of Psalms; Hebrew monotheism; punishment; theological reflections
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