Wisdom in Ancient Israel (Revised)
Description
In this collection, an international group of specialists considers the nature of wisdom in relation to the thought world of the ancient Near East and its impact on the rest of the Old Testament. In addition to full coverage of the wisdom books and other literature most frequently thought to have been influenced by them, thematic studies also introduce the principal comparative sources among Israel's neighbors and discuss the place of wisdom in Israelite religion, theology and society.Product Details
Price
$41.79
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publish Date
December 11, 1997
Pages
328
Dimensions
6.03 X 9.01 X 0.69 inches | 0.95 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780521624893
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About the Author
John Day is Professor of Old Testament Studies in the University of Oxford, and Fellow & Tutor of Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford. He has written or edited numerous books and articles, and in 2014 is President of the Society for Old Testament Study.
Robert P. Gordon is Regius Professor of Hebrew at the University of Cambridge, and a Fellow of St Catharine's College, Cambridge.
Reviews
"Written by experts in their respective fields, each essay is well researched and documented....necessary reading for those who want to know what is being said in the field." The Bible Today
"This volume, with its comprehensive grasp of the key areas of research, careful attention to textual and philological detail, judicious and well-supported conclusions, and grace in expression, is an apt reflection of the intellectual rigor and literary excellence which are so characteristic of the man whom it honors." Daniel J. Estes, Ashland Theological Journal
"This volume, with its comprehensive grasp of the key areas of research, careful attention to textual and philological detail, judicious and well-supported conclusions, and grace in expression, is an apt reflection of the intellectual rigor and literary excellence which are so characteristic of the man whom it honors." Daniel J. Estes, Ashland Theological Journal
