Old Testament Wisdom Literature

Author : Craig G. Bartholomew,Ryan P. O'Dowd
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830898176

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Old Testament Wisdom Literature by Craig G. Bartholomew,Ryan P. O'Dowd Pdf

The books of Job, Proverbs and Ecclesiastes are rooted in the order created by the one true God. Their steady gaze penetrates to the very nature of created reality and leads us toward peace and human flourishing. Craig Bartholomew and Ryan O'Dowd tune our ears to hear once again Lady Wisdom calling in the streets. Old Testament Wisdom Literature provides an informed introduction to the Old Testament wisdom books Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Job. Establishing the books in the context of ancient Near Eastern wisdom traditions and literature, the authors move beyond the scope of typical introductions to discuss the theological and hermeneutical implications of this literature.

Author : James L. Crenshaw
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664254624

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Old Testament Wisdom by James L. Crenshaw Pdf

When Old Testament Wisdom appeared in 1981, new perspectives on biblical theology, an increasing awareness of ancient Near Eastern texts resembling biblical wisdom, and an emerging interest in ethnic proverbs were mere intimations of what was to become a dramatic outpouring of scholarship on wisdom literature. In this expanded edition, James Crenshaw takes stock of the wealth of new material produced by contemporary interpreters. Liberation and feminists critics, scholars in comparative religion, specialists in devotional theology, and researchers exploring educational systems in the ancient Near East all have enriched our understanding of wisdom literature in recent years, and all receive insightful treatment in this new volume. Now as before, Crenshaw's Old Testament Wisdom is an invaluable asset for anyone wishing to understand the rich and complex legacy of wisdom literature.

Author : David G. Firth,Lindsay Wilson
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830891122

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Interpreting Old Testament Wisdom Literature by David G. Firth,Lindsay Wilson Pdf

In popular perception, Wisdom literature is a "self-help" or "philosophy" section of the Old Testament library—the odd and interesting bits of canonical mortar between History and Prophets. Themes that are prominent elsewhere in the Old Testament receive only scant attention in the wisdom books. Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes focus on everyday life rather than on God's special dealings with the nation of Israel. But Old Testament scholarship has come to see the wisdom of the wise as reflecting an aspect of the Israelite worldview, not something totally foreign. The covenant beliefs are presupposed, even if rarely rising to the surface. Wisdom must be learned from parents, teachers, and friends, but it is ultimately a gift from God—not primarily intellectual but intensely practical. The issues addressed—justice, faith, wealth, suffering, meaning, sexuality—are highly relevant today. The focus of this volume is on both wisdom books and wisdom ideas. The first section surveys recent developments in the field of Old Testament wisdom, and the second section discusses some issues that have arisen in Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes, and examines the Song of Songs as a wisdom text. The final section explores wisdom in Ruth, in some Psalms, and in the broader field of Old Testament narrative (from Joshua to Esther), while also examining wisdom, biblical theology, the concept of retribution in wisdom, and the vexed issue of divine absence. The following contributors are featured: Christopher B. Ansberry Craig G. Bartholomew Lennart Boström Ros Clarke Katharine J. Dell David G. Firth Gregory Goswell Ernest C. Lucas Brittany N. Melton Simon Stocks Lindsay Wilson

Author : Alastair Hunter
Publisher : SCM Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2006-09-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780334040156

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SCM Core Text: Wisdom Literature by Alastair Hunter Pdf

This textbook is aimed at undergraduates on level two or three courses relating to Old Testament Wisdom literature. The book begins with a consideration of what the term 'wisdom literature' means in Hebrew usage, and also examines which biblical materials might properly be classified as belonging to the category of wisdom literature. The cultural and political context of ancient Israel is examined, together with an analysis of the key problem of whether or not there were any practical levels of literacy in the period in question. The middle section of the book looks in more depth at those books considered to contain 'wisdom literature': Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Wisdom of Solomon and Ecclesiasticus. The genre is characterised by praise of God, often in poetic form and by sayings of wisdom intended to teach about God and about virtue. Questions of authorship, editing, interpretation, the historical context of some of the writings, the book's major themes and sub-themes and the latest criticisms of each are laid out for discussion and analysis. The book is written with the undergraduate in mind, and is full of pedagogical features including tables and summaries of data, which allows for a more intensive agenda and for those with knowledge of classical Hebrew to pursue individual themes at greater depth

Author : John Hilber,Tremper Longman III,Duane Garrett
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 944 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310527664

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Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs by John Hilber,Tremper Longman III,Duane Garrett Pdf

Many today find the Old Testament a closed book. The cultural issues seem insurmountable and we are easily baffled by that which seems obscure. Furthermore, without knowledge of the ancient culture we can easily impose our own culture on the text, potentially distorting it. This series invites you to enter the Old Testament with a company of guides, experts that will give new insights into these cherished writings. Features include • Over 2000 photographs, drawings, maps, diagrams and charts provide a visual feast that breathes fresh life into the text. • Passage-by-passage commentary presents archaeological findings, historical explanations, geographic insights, notes on manners and customs, and more. • Analysis into the literature of the ancient Near East will open your eyes to new depths of understanding both familiar and unfamiliar passages. • Written by an international team of 30 specialists, all top scholars in background studies.

Author : James E. Smith
Publisher : College Press
Page : 878 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2007-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0899009549

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The Wisdom Literature and Psalms by James E. Smith Pdf

Author : Roland E. Murphy
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1981-11-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467421935

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Wisdom Literature by Roland E. Murphy Pdf

Murphy sees three of the six books (Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes) as being technically 'wisdom literature.' The others are either love poems or historical narrative that fit well within the context of the subject presented here. In this volume previous form-critical work is carefully evaluated, and the result is a thorough-going form-critical treatment of this part of the Old Testament. The work is enhanced by bibliographies for each Old Testament book and a glossary of general terms.

Author : Tremper Longman III,Peter Enns
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 992 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2008-06-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830817832

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Dictionary of the Old Testament: Wisdom, Poetry & Writings by Tremper Longman III,Peter Enns Pdf

Tremper Longman III and Peter E. Enns edit this collection of 148 articles by over 90 contributors on Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Lamentations, Ruth and Esther.

Author : David G Firth,Lindsay Wilson
Publisher : Inter-Varsity Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781783594832

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Exploring Old Testament Wisdom by David G Firth,Lindsay Wilson Pdf

This volume surveys recent developments in the study of Old Testament wisdom; discusses issues that have arisen in Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes; examines the Song of Songs, Ruth and some Psalms as wisdom texts; and explores wisdom and biblical theology, the concept of retribution, and the issue of divine absence.

Author : Anthony R. Ceresko
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781570752773

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Introduction to Old Testament Wisdom by Anthony R. Ceresko Pdf

"Introduction to Old Testament Wisdom provides comprehensive coverage of the wisdom literature within a liberative framework. Ceresko introduces the books of Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes (Qoheleth), Sirach (Ecclesiasticus), and the Book of Wisdom, showing the development and function of wisdom literature in the ancient world and within Israel, both as a form of literature and as a guide for daily life. He presents a general overview of the themes, structure and historical background and looks closely at significant texts from each wisdom book."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Author : Daniel J. Estes
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441201577

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Handbook on the Wisdom Books and Psalms by Daniel J. Estes Pdf

This valuable resource introduces readers to the Old Testament books of wisdom and poetry--Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs--and helps them better understand each book's overall flow. Estes summarizes some of each book's key issues, offers an exposition of the book that interacts with major commentaries and recent studies, and concludes with an extensive bibliography. Now in paperback.

Author : William P. Brown
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1996-02-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 080284135X

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Character in Crisis by William P. Brown Pdf

This study demonstrates that the aim of the Bible's wisdom literature is the formation of the moral character of both individuals and the believing community. Brown traces the theme of moral identity and conduct throughout the Old Testament,

Author : Edward Curtis
Publisher : Kregel Academic
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780825442308

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Interpreting the Wisdom Books by Edward Curtis Pdf

The Wisdom Literature of the Bible (Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs) is filled with practical principles for everyday life. While some Christians are deterred by the pragmatic character of these matter-of-fact guidelines, they are as integral to God's purposes for His people as the explicitly theological material that dominates other parts of Scripture. The Wisdom books tie these two streams of God's revelation together in a way that enriches and strengthens the church. It is a thorough resource for pastors and teachers to help them navigate the sometimes bewildering waters of the Wisdom Literature.

Author : O. Palmer Robertson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1629952915

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The Christ of Wisdom by O. Palmer Robertson Pdf

O. Palmer Robertson provides a redemptive-historical analysis of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, and Lamentations, showing how this often neglected wisdom literature offers the contemporary reader inspired insight (and a solid dose of godly realism) into every major realm of human existence: from grief and calamity to love and intimacy. Book jacket.

Author : Francis Brown
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1980957231

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The 7 Wisdom Books by Francis Brown Pdf

An overview of the wisdom literature of the Bible. Written for those who are new to the wisdom books as well as for those who just want to refresh their memory. A synopsis for each book is given. The Book of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Psalms, Song of Solomon (Song of Songs), Wisdom of Solomon, and Ecclesiasticus (Wisdom of Sirach) are all covered.