Old Testament wisdom literature : a theological introduction / Craig G. Bartholomew and Ryan P. O'Dowd.

By:

Bartholomew, Craig G

Contributor(s):

O'Dowd, Ryan P

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Downer's Grove, Ill : IVP Academic, c2011.Description: 336 p.; 24 cmISBN:

9780830852185

Subject(s):

LOC classification:

BS 1455 .B37 2011

Contents:

Contents: An introduction to Old Testament wisdom -- The ancient world of wisdom -- The poetry of wisdom and the wisdom of poetry -- Proverbs -- Women, wisdom and valor -- Job -- Where can wisdom be found? -- Ecclesiastes -- For everything there is a season -- Jesus, the wisdom of God -- The theology of Old Testament wisdom -- The theology of wisdom today.

Summary: Craig G. Bartholomew and Ryan P. O'Dowd provide an introduction to the Old Testament wisdom books Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Job. Establishing the books in the context of ancient Near Eastern wisdom traditions and literature, the authors move beyond the scope of typical introductions to discuss the theological and hermeneutical implications of this literature.

List(s) this item appears in: Women and Gender

Average rating: 0.0 (0 votes)

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Barcode
BOOKS	Saint Andrew's Theological Seminary Mosher Library	BS 1455 .B37 2011 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	44708

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Craig G. Bartholomew and Ryan P. O'Dowd provide an introduction to the Old Testament wisdom books Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Job. Establishing the books in the context of ancient Near Eastern wisdom traditions and literature, the authors move beyond the scope of typical introductions to discuss the theological and hermeneutical implications of this literature.

There are no comments on this title.

to post a comment.