The pillar function of the speeches of wisdom
Subtitle: Proverbs 1:20-33, 8:1-36, and 9:1-6 in the structural framework of Proverbs 1-9
By: Bálint Károly Zabán
Series: Beihefte zur Zeitschrift für die alttestamentliche Wissenschaft -- Bd. 429
Publisher: De Gruyter
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Berlin; Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 377
ISBN-13: 9783110275483
Subjects: Criticism, interpretation; Bible
Description: This book provides a treatment of Proverbs 1:20-33; 8:1-36 and 9:1-6, generally called the three speeches of Wisdom. The aim was to employ these speeches as starting points, from which the remaining material in Proverbs 1-9 is examined, evaluated and interpreted. Along with aspects of poeticity and literary value, this work also investigates how these speeches fit into the overall literary structure of Proverbs 1-9. In this respect and with its primary focus on these speeches of Wisdom, this book constitutes a unique treatment of these Hebrew Bible texts within one monograph.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p.         ) and index.