The Personification Of Wisdom

Author : Alice M. Sinnott
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781351884358

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The Personification of Wisdom by Alice M. Sinnott Pdf

This book examines the personification of Wisdom as a female figure - a central motif in Proverbs, Job, Sirach, Wisdom and Baruch. Alice M. Sinnott identifies how and why the complex character of Wisdom was introduced into the Israelite tradition, and created and developed by Israelite/Jewish wisdom teachers and writers. Arguing that by personifying Wisdom the authors of Proverbs responded to Israel's defeat by Babylon and the loss of Davidic monarchy, and by retrieving and transforming the Wisdom figure the authors of Sirach, Baruch and Wisdom responded to the spread of Hellenism and the potential loss of identity for Jews. Sinnott concludes that personified Wisdom functioned to reinterpret and transform the Israelite/Jewish tradition.

Author : Joseph R. Dodson
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783110209778

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The 'Powers' of Personification by Joseph R. Dodson Pdf

While scholars have often found value in comparing Wisdom and Romans, a comparison of the use of personification in these works has not yet been made, despite the striking parallels between them. Furthermore, while scholars have studied many of these personifications in detail, no one has investigated an individual personification with respect to the general use of the trope in the work. Instead, most of this research focuses on a personification in relation to its nature as either a rhetorical device or a supernatural power. The “Powers” of Personification seeks to push beyond this debate by evaluating the evidence in a different light – that of its purpose within the overall use of personification in the respective work and in comparison with another piece of contemporaneous theological literature. This book proposes that the authors of Wisdom and Romans employ personification to distance God from the origin of evil, to deflect attention away from the problem of righteous suffering to the positive sides of the experience, or to defer the solution for the suffering of the righteous to the future.

Author : John McClintock
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 964 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1869
Category : Bible
ISBN : HARVARD:HNF7HQ

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Cyclopaedia of Biblical, Theological, and Ecclesiastical Literature by John McClintock Pdf

Author : John Day,Robert P. Gordon,Hugh Godfrey Maturin Williamson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1995-06-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 052142013X

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Wisdom in Ancient Israel by John Day,Robert P. Gordon,Hugh Godfrey Maturin Williamson Pdf

In this collection, an international group of specialists considers the nature of wisdom in relation to the thought world of the ancient Near East and its impact on the rest of the Old Testament. In addition to full coverage of the wisdom books and other literature most frequently thought to have been influenced by them, thematic studies also introduce the principal comparative sources among Israel's neighbors and discuss the place of wisdom in Israelite religion, theology and society.

Author : Alice M. Sinnott
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781351884365

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The Personification of Wisdom by Alice M. Sinnott Pdf

This book examines the personification of Wisdom as a female figure - a central motif in Proverbs, Job, Sirach, Wisdom and Baruch. Alice M. Sinnott identifies how and why the complex character of Wisdom was introduced into the Israelite tradition, and created and developed by Israelite/Jewish wisdom teachers and writers. Arguing that by personifying Wisdom the authors of Proverbs responded to Israel's defeat by Babylon and the loss of Davidic monarchy, and by retrieving and transforming the Wisdom figure the authors of Sirach, Baruch and Wisdom responded to the spread of Hellenism and the potential loss of identity for Jews. Sinnott concludes that personified Wisdom functioned to reinterpret and transform the Israelite/Jewish tradition.

Author : Samuel L. Adams,Matthew Goff
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781119158271

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The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Wisdom Literature by Samuel L. Adams,Matthew Goff Pdf

A comprehensive introduction to ancient wisdom literature, with fascinating essays on a broad range of topics. The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Wisdom Literature is a wide-ranging introduction to the texts, themes, and receptions of the wisdom literature of the Bible and the ancient world. This comprehensive volume brings together original essays from established scholars and emerging voices to offer a variety of perspectives on the “wisdom” biblical books, early Christian and rabbinic literature, and beyond. Varied and engaging essays provide fresh insights on topics of timeless relevance, exploring the distinct features of instructional texts and discussing their interpretation in both antiquity and the modern world. Designed for non-specialists, this accessible volume provides readers with balanced coverage of traditional biblical wisdom texts, including Proverbs, Job, Psalms, and Ecclesiastes; lesser-known Egyptian and Mesopotamian wisdom; and African proverbs. The contributors explore topics ranging from scribes and pedagogy in ancient Israel, to representations of biblical wisdom literature in contemporary cinema. Offering readers a fresh and interesting way to engage with wisdom literature, this book: Discusses sapiential books and traditions in various historical and cultural contexts Offers up-to-date discussion on the study of the biblical wisdom books Features essays on the history of interpretation and theological reception Includes essays covering the antecedents and afterlife of the texts Part of the acclaimed Wiley Blackwell Companions to Religion series, the Companion to Wisdom Literature is a valuable resource for university, seminary and divinity school students and instructors, scholars and researchers, and general readers with interest in the subject.

Author : Géza G. Xeravits
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783110410099

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Religion and Female Body in Ancient Judaism and Its Environments by Géza G. Xeravits Pdf

The volume publishes papers read at the ninth International Conference on the Deuterocanonical Books, Budapest, 2012. The title of the conference and the issuing volume covers an, on the one hand, extremely important and, on the other hand, regrettably neglected aspect particularly of the ancient Jewish and Christian traditions. Traditional manifestations of both Judaism and Christianity are predominantly masculine theological constructions. Despite their harsh masculine orientation, however, neither Judaism nor Christianity lacks elaboration on the female principle. When an ancient author chooses female imagery in order to make his message more emphatic, the female body as such forms an integral part of their metaphors. The contributions in this volume explore this phenomenon within the literature of early Judaism, and within its broad environments.

Author : Stephen L. Harris
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Religion
ISBN : PSU:000049229363

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Understanding the Bible by Stephen L. Harris Pdf

This is a nonsectarian guide for students undertaking their first systematic study of the Bible, giving information on archaeological data and historical background, and providing material on the date, authorship, and theological content of each book of the Old and New Testaments.

Author : Daniel J. Harrington
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Dead Sea scrolls
ISBN : 9780415139069

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Wisdom Texts from Qumran by Daniel J. Harrington Pdf

This is the first full analysis of the Qumran wisdom texts. New translations and a full explanation of the background and context of wisdom literature introduce the reader to an important part of the Dead Sea Scrolls.This study is the first full analysis of the Qumran wisdom texts. New translations and a full explanation of the background and context of wisdom literature introduce the reader to an important and hitherto little discussed part of the Dead Sea Scrolls.After surveying biblical and extrabiblical wisdom books, the author considers the best and most fully preserved wisdom texts from Qumran. The centrepiece of the book is a discussion of the large wisdom instruction known as Sapiential Work A. Also, the author reflects on the relevance of those texts for the study of early Judaism and Christianity. An appendix treats the Ben Sira scroll from Masada.

Author : Leland Ryken
Publisher : Lexham Press
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781683591610

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Short Sentences Long Remembered by Leland Ryken Pdf

This is the last of a six-volume series called Reading the Bible as Literature. In this series, the author not only explores the intersection of the Bible and literature, but he also shows pastors, students, and teachers of the Bible the beautiful craftsmanship of Proverbs and wisdom literature and how to interpret them correctly. Dr. Ryken goes one step further than merely explaining the genre of Proverbs and wisdom literature by including exercises to help students master this rich literary treasure.

Author : Michael V. Fox
Publisher : Anchor Bible
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015050275349

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Proverbs 1-9 by Michael V. Fox Pdf

Proverbs 10-31, issued by the Yale University Press in The Anchor Yale Bible, numbered v. 18B, in 2009, continuously paged with this volume.

Author : Amy Plantinga-Pauw
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2015-02-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664261140

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Proverbs and Ecclesiastes by Amy Plantinga-Pauw Pdf

In this new volume in the Belief series, Amy Plantinga Pauw reveals how the biblical books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, while often overlooked, are surprisingly relevant for Christian faith today. Both biblical books probe everyday human experiences. They speak to those who seek meaning and purpose in an uncertain world and encourage us to look for God's presence in human life, not in divine visions or messages. They show openness to wisdom insights from many sources, urging us to find the commonalities and connections of our wisdom with those of our religious neighbors. Ultimately, these books affirm that true wisdom, whatever its human source, comes from God. Pauw includes reflections for preaching and teaching throughout her study.

Author : Robert Royal
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1587311054

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The Catholic Thing by Robert Royal Pdf

The Catholic "thing" - the concrete historical reality of Catholicism as a presence in human history - is the richest cultural tradition in the world. It values both faith and reason, and therefore has a great deal to say about politics and economics, war and peace, manners and morals, children and families, careers and vocations, and many other perennial and contemporary questions. In addition, it has inspired some of the greatest art, music, and architecture, while offering unparalleled human solidarity to tens of millions through hospitals, soup kitchens, schools, universities, and relief services. This volume brings together some of the very best commentary on a wide range of recent events and controversies by some of the very best Catholic writers in the English language: Ralph McInerny, Michael Novak, Fr. James V. Schall, Hadley Arkes, Robert Royal, Anthony Esolen, Brad Miner, George Marlin, David Warren, Austin Ruse, Francis Beckwith, and many others. Their contributions cover large Catholic subjects such as philosophy and theology, liturgy and Church dogma, postmodern culture, the Church and modern politics, literature, and music. But they also look into specific contemporary problems such as religious liberty, the role of Catholic officials in public life, growing moral hazards in bio-medical advances, and such like. The Catholic Thing is a virtual encyclopedia of Catholic thought about modern life.

Author : Stephan A Hoeller
Publisher : Quest Books
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780835630139

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Gnosticism by Stephan A Hoeller Pdf

Gnosticism developed alongside Judeo-Christianity over two thousand years ago, but with an important difference: It emphasizes, not faith, but direct perception of God--Gnosticism being derived from the Greek word gnosis, meaning "knowledge." Given the controversial premise that one can know God directly, the history of Gnosticism is an unfolding drama of passion, political intrigue, martyrdom, and mystery. Dr. Hoeller traces this fascinating story throughout time and shows how Gnosticism has inspired such great thinkers as Voltaire, Blake, Yeats, Hesse, Melville, and Jung.

Author : Violet MacDermot
Publisher : SteinerBooks
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2001-11
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781584204848

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The Fall of Sophia by Violet MacDermot Pdf

"There is a delicate distinction between these two sentences: 'To find the others in oneself' and 'To find oneself in the others.' In the higher sense, it means 'You are that.' [Tat tsvam asi]. Above all, in the highest sense, it means to recognize oneself in the world and to understand that saying of Novalis from The Disciple at Sais... 'One was successful. He lifted the veil of the goddess at Sais. But what did he see? Miracle of miracles! He saw himself.' To find oneself--not in egoistic inwardness, but selflessly in the outer world--that is true self-knowledge." --Rudolf Steiner Rudolf Steiner is perhaps best known for his influence and wisdom in the fields of education, agriculture, medicine, science, and art. It is often forgotten that it was as a spiritual teacher that he made these contributions. Unfortunately, while his immediate students had the advantage of Steiner as a personal guide to their inner lives, later readers have had only his written works to guide them. Steiner, however, did give a few lectures on inner development--especially on beginning a path of practice. This book now collects these lectures--some of which have never been in English--for the first time. It also contains a number of the basic meditations and exercises shared by Steiner with his students. Here readers will find descriptions of various practical exercises, including exercises for the moral qualities that students must develop, and for the various qualities of consciousness that inner development requires. This book is not only for beginners. Wherever you are on the path, this book will be your companion.