Wisdom Literature A Theological History

Name: Wisdom Literature A Theological History
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ISBN: 9780664229191

ISBN-10: 0664229190

ISBN-13: 9780664229191

Edition: 2007

Authors: Leo G. Perdue

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The Old Testament's wisdom literature offers one of the most intriguing collections of biblical books (Proverbs, Job, the Psalms about Torah and wisdom, Ecclesiastes, Qoheleth, Ben Sira, and the Wisdom of Solomon). In this magisterial textbook, preeminent wisdom scholar Leo G. Perdue sets each book of wisdom in its historical context, examining the conditions that produced the book and shaped its thinking. This allows him to show how wisdom thought changed over time in response to shifting historical and social conditions. In addition to analyzing the historical setting of wisdom, Perdue discerns the theological themes and theological developments within this rich literature.

Book details

List price: $52.00
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date: 7/12/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 432
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.540
Language: English




Introducing the historical theology of wisdom literature



Salvation history, covenant, creation, and providence



The book of Proverbs



Exilic wisdom and the Babylonian sapiential tradition : the book of Job



Scribalism and the Torah in the wisdom tradition



Wisdom and Egyptian and Hellenistic skepticism : the book of Qoheleth



Hellenistic wisdom in Judah : the book of Ben Sira



Wisdom and Alexandrian Hellenism : the wisdom of Solomon



The historical theology of wisdom literature : conclusions