Exploring Old Testament Wisdom
Literature And Themes
Published on 17. November 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
248 pages
978-1-78359-430-6 (ISBN)
Description
This volume surveys recent developments in the study of Old Testament wisdom; discusses issues that have arisen in Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes; examines the Song of Songs, Ruth and some Psalms as wisdom texts; and explores wisdom and biblical theology, the concept of retribution, and the issue of divine absence.
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an illuminating and, in places, inspiring read * Evangelicals Now *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Nottingham
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Inter-Varsity Press
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
386 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78359-430-6 (9781783594306)
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11/2016
Inter-Varsity Press
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Person
David G. Firth is Old Testament Tutor and Head of Research at St John's College, Nottingham. Lindsay Wilson is Academic Dean and Senior Lecturer in Old Testament at Ridley Melbourne Mission and Ministry College, Australia.