Reading Wisdom and Psalms as Christian Scripture
A Literary, Canonical, and Theological Introduction
Published on 10. September 2024
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-1-5409-6191-4 (ISBN)
Description
This survey textbook offers an accessible introduction to the wisdom books and Psalms in their literary, theological, and canonical contexts.
Written by an expert in the Old Testament wisdom tradition and Psalms, this book pays particular attention to theological themes in Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, the Song of Songs, and the Psalter. Christopher Ansberry skillfully connects these themes to comparable themes in the other books discussed in the volume and to the broader biblical canon. He also integrates philosophical concerns and questions.
This addition to the Reading Christian Scripture series is an ideal faith-friendly introduction for students of the Old Testament, Wisdom literature, and Psalms. It features a beautiful full-color design with an abundance of sidebars, images, and other visual aids to enhance the reading experience and facilitate learning. Additional resources for instructors and students are available through Textbook eSources.
Written by an expert in the Old Testament wisdom tradition and Psalms, this book pays particular attention to theological themes in Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, the Song of Songs, and the Psalter. Christopher Ansberry skillfully connects these themes to comparable themes in the other books discussed in the volume and to the broader biblical canon. He also integrates philosophical concerns and questions.
This addition to the Reading Christian Scripture series is an ideal faith-friendly introduction for students of the Old Testament, Wisdom literature, and Psalms. It features a beautiful full-color design with an abundance of sidebars, images, and other visual aids to enhance the reading experience and facilitate learning. Additional resources for instructors and students are available through Textbook eSources.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Ada, MI
United States
Publishing group
Baker Publishing Group
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paper over boards
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 175 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
599 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5409-6191-4 (9781540961914)
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Person
Christopher B. Ansberry (PhD, Wheaton College Graduate School) is associate professor of biblical and religious studies at Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania. He previously taught at Oak Hill College in London and at Wheaton College. He is the author of Be Wise, My Son, and Make My Heart Glad: An Exploration of the Courtly Nature of the Book of Proverbs and the coeditor (with Christopher M. Hays) of Evangelical Faith and the Challenge of Historical Criticism.
Content
1. Introduction to Wisdom Literature and Psalms: Faith Seeking Understanding
2. Proverbs: Fear Seeking Understanding
3. Theological Themes in Proverbs (1)
4. Theological Themes in Proverbs (2)
5. Job: Suffering Seeking Understanding
6. Theological Themes in Job (1)
7. Theological Themes in Job (2)
8. Ecclesiastes: Finitude Seeking Understanding
9. Theological Themes in Ecclesiastes
10. Song of Songs: Desire Seeking Understanding
11. Theological Themes in Song of Songs
12. Psalms: Praise Seeking Understanding
13. Theological Themes in Psalms
Glossary
Index
2. Proverbs: Fear Seeking Understanding
3. Theological Themes in Proverbs (1)
4. Theological Themes in Proverbs (2)
5. Job: Suffering Seeking Understanding
6. Theological Themes in Job (1)
7. Theological Themes in Job (2)
8. Ecclesiastes: Finitude Seeking Understanding
9. Theological Themes in Ecclesiastes
10. Song of Songs: Desire Seeking Understanding
11. Theological Themes in Song of Songs
12. Psalms: Praise Seeking Understanding
13. Theological Themes in Psalms
Glossary
Index