num_pages: 205
description: This introductory text provides students with comprehensive coverage of the wisdom literature within a liberative framework. Ceresko explores the books of Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes (Qoheleth), Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) and 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.
language: English
title: Introduction to Old Testament Wisdom: A Spirituality
titlecomplete: Introduction to Old Testament Wisdom: A Spirituality
genres: Old Testament
ratings_count: 28
publisher: Orbis Books