Wisdom and law in the Old Testament
Subtitle: the ordering of life in Israel and early Judaism
By: Joseph Blenkinsopp.
Edition: Rev. ed.
Series: Oxford Bible series
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 197
Subjects: Bible. O.T. -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.; Wisdom literature -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.; Law -- Biblical teaching.; Jewish law.
Description: "This is a completely revised and expanded edition of a classic text. Drawing on recent work on legal and didactic material and including more literary interpretation, Blenkinsopp traces the course of two related key traditions--law and wisdom--throughout the history of Israel in the biblical period. He demonstrates their essential lines of continuity with classical Jewish thought and early Christian theology." -- Publisher's description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [183]-185) and indexes.