Psalm 117: The Shortest Psalm

from Poetry and Prayer · host Meir Soloveichik

The complexity of the eschatological vision of the Hebrew Bible is contained in this short psalm. Supplemental Materials: Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 117 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 117 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 117 in Hebrew and English. Click here to read Menachem Begin's Nobel Peace Prize speech. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman. This episode of "Poetry & Prayer" is generously sponsored by Elie and Judy Roth and family. If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of "Poetry & Prayer," we invite you to join the Tikvah Ideas Circle. Visit tikvah.org/circle to learn more and join.

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