Old Testament wisdom
Subtitle: an introduction
By: James L. Crenshaw.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Louisville, KY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9780664234591
Subjects: Wisdom literature -- Criticism, interpretation, etc
Description: "For decades, James Crenshaw's Old Testament Wisdom has been the premier introduction to the wisdom books of the Old Testament. That tradition continues with this newly updated edition. This popular textbook introduces readers to the wisdom tradition as well as the biblical books of Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, Sirach, and the Wisdom of Solomon. In addition, Crenshaw has expanded the discussion to include sapiential works from the Dead Sea Scrolls, the impact of wisdom traditions on the New Testament writers, and a new chapter on knowledge about God and the ancient sages' understanding of revelation. He provides expert analysis of the legacy of wisdom in other parts of the canon and in other cultures, offering new insights and fresh perspectives that can only come from one so well versed on the significance of Old Testament wisdom" -- BACK COVER.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Table of contents: title: Preface to the original edition; title: Preface to the second edition; title: Preface to the third edition; title: Introduction: On defining wisdom; title: The world of wisdom; title: The sapiential tradition; title: The pursuit of knowledge : Proverbs; title: The search for divine presence : Job; title: The chasing after meaning : Ecclesiastes; title: The quest for survival : Airach; title: The widening hunt : wisdom of Solomon, Psalms with affinities to wisdom, and beyond; title: The reciprocating touch : knowledge of God; title: Wisdom's legacy; title: Egyptian and Mesopotamian wisdom literature.