History of Interpretation of Psalms

Patristic and Mediaeval Approach (100-1500)

Reformation Approach (1500-1600)

Traditional Protestant Approach (zenith 1800-1900)

Literary Analytical Approach (1880-1920)

Form Criticism (1920-present)

Cult-Functional Approach

Myth and Ritual Approach

Canonical Process Approach

Editorial Criticism (1985-present)