Rereading Psalm 121 in an African (Yoruba) context

This article is an attempt to reread Psalm 121 in African context with reference the culture of Yoruba people Nigeria. The study considers certain Eurocentric interpretation Book Psalms which Africans maintained do not meet their social, physical and spiritual aspirations. An Bible adopts world view. In this study, interpreted light help protection are greatest needs people. Biblical Hermeneutics. central focus approach provide a useful lens biblical text context. It was discovered that as early third century Christian era, worshippers temple chanted, sung on regular basis from Psalms. were popular fourth rise monasticism monks chanted psalms daily prayer only for personal guidance but also warfare against demons. ancient Israelites who original authors Psalter wrote experiences. Many scholars members indigenous churches Nigeria, see divine potent words. can be used invoke those desire them same way words incantation (ogede) among ethnic group hoped entire will properly contextualized address challenges currently facing.