Old Testament Wisdom Literature
A Theological Introduction
InterVarsity Press · Print & ebook · May 1, 2018
The books of Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes are rooted in the order created by the one true God.
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- Who it’s for
- An informed introduction to Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes with theological depth and ancient context.
- Themes
- Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes, Ancient Near Eastern wisdom traditions, Theological interpretation of wisdom
- Genres
- Wisdom Literature (Bible), Old Testament Interpretation, Old Testament: Poetry & Wisdom
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The books of Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes are rooted in the order created by the one true God. Their steady gaze penetrates to the very nature of created reality and leads us toward peace and human flourishing. Craig Bartholomew and Ryan O'Dowd tune our ears to hear once again Lady Wisdom calling in the streets.Old Testament Wisdom Literature provides an informed introduction to the Old Testament wisdom books Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Job.
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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.
Wisdom in Context
An informed introduction to Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes with theological depth and ancient context.
Come here for
- A closer look at three distinctive Old Testament wisdom books
- Connections with ancient Near Eastern wisdom traditions
Expect
- Attention to theological and interpretive implications
- A thoughtful account of wisdom’s place in created reality
Where it sits
| Wisdom Literature (Bible) | 58% |
|---|---|
| Old Testament: Poetry & Wisdom | 44% |
| Old Testament Interpretation | 39% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Old Testament Interpretation
- Old Testament Studies
- Wisdom Literature (Bible)
- Authors
- Craig G. Bartholomew, Ryan P. O'Dowd
- Publisher
- InterVarsity Press
- Published
- May 1, 2018
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes · Ancient Near Eastern wisdom traditions · Theological interpretation of wisdom
- Reading lane
- Old Testament Interpretation