Introduction
I recall some years ago, the
Lubavitcher Rebbe asked a number of religious psychologists to research Jewish
mysticism and develop a “kosher” form of meditation for observant Jews.
In this article, based extensively on Brent Strawn’s research[1]
on psychology and psalms, we explore the possibility of using Tehillim as a
personal form of spiritual therapy.
Attachment Theory
Since earlier times, Biblical
psychology was generally synonymous with systemic theology (the
theology of any given religious system). Today, we can be a little more
universal and use modern psychology by applying it to biblical texts, including
Tehillim.
