Wisdom in Revolt
Metaphorical Theology in the Book of Job
1st Edition
Published on 1. March 1991
296 pages
978-0-567-64901-0 (ISBN)
Description
Once the 'poor relation' of biblical theology, Wisdom is now assuming a central role in the reconstruction of Israelite religion and the formation of scripture. This clear yet sophisticated study brings together creation, anthropology, myth, narrative, metaphor and much else in a comprehensive synthesis representing the fruits of nearly two decades of research by a leading student of Wisdom.
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1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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978-0-567-64901-0 (9780567649010)
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Leo G. Perdue is Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School, Fort Worth, TX, USA. He is the author of numerous books, including Wisdom and Creation: The Theology of Wisdom Literature (Abingdon, 1994, Second printing, 1995), After the Collapse of History: New Approaches to Biblical Theology (Fortress. 2005), and Sword and Stylus: An Invitation to Wisdom in the Age of Empires (Eerdmans, 2008). He is the series editor for The Library of Biblical Theology at Abingdon Press and Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht's Library of Wisdom. He is the English editor The Biblical Encyclopedia (Kohlhammer, Deutsch; SBL Press, English).
Content
- Intro
- Contents
- Abbreviations
- PART I. METAPHORICAL THEOLOGY AND MYTHIC PARADIGMS
- Chapter 1 THE THEOLOGY OF WISDOM LITERATURE: ISSUES AND APPROACHES
- 1. Introduction: Cosmology and Anthropology in Wisdom
- 2. Approaches to the Theology of Wisdom
- 3. The Metaphorical Process
- 4. Metaphor and Theology
- Chapter 2 METAPHORS OF COSMOLOGY AND MYTHIC PARADIGMS
- 1. Metaphors of Cosmology in Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Literatures
- 2. The Metaphor of Struggle and the Mythic Paradigm of the Battle with Chaos
- 3. Metaphors of Cosmology in Wisdom Literature
- Chapter 3 METAPHORS OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND MYTHIC PARADIGMS
- 1. Metaphors of Anthropology in Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Literatures
- 2. The Mythic Paradigm of Revolt against the Gods
- PART II. WISDOM IN REVOLT
- Chapter 4 INTERPRETING THE BOOK OF JOB: PRELIMINARY ISSUES
- 1. Cosmology and Anthropology in Job
- 2. The Metaphorical Process
- 3. Preliminary Considerations
- Chapter 5 DIVINE JUDGMENT AND HUMAN DESTINY: THE NARRATIVE TALE AND THE OPENING SOLILOQUY
- 1. The Narrative Tale: Divine Judgment (Job 1-2)
- 2. The Opening Soliloquy: The Assault on Creation (Job 3)
- 3. The Metaphorical Process: Absurdity and Destabilization
- Chapter 6 DIVINE JUSTICE AND HUMAN SLAVERY: THE FIRST CYCLE
- 1. Eliphaz: The Defense of Divine Justice (Job 4-5)
- 2. Job: The Destiny of Slavery (Job 6-7)
- 3. Job: The Plea for Justice and Mercy (Job 9-10)
- 4. The Metaphorical Process: From Destabilization to Mimesis
- Chapter 7 PROTEST AND REVOLT: THE SECOND AND THIRD CYCLES AND THE OATH OF INNOCENCE
- 1. Job: The Illusion of Redemptive History (Job 12-14)
- 2. Eliphaz: The Fall of the Primal King (Job 15)
- 3. Job: The Appeal to a Redeemer (Job 16-17
- 19)
- 4. Bildad: The Sovereignty of God and the Folly of Revolt (Job 25
- 26.1-14)
- 5. Job: The Oath of Innocence and the Revolt of the Hero (Job 29-31)
- 6. The Metaphorical Process: Transformation and Restabilization
- Chapter 8 FALL AND JUDGMENT: THE SPEECHES OF GOD AND THE NARRATIVE TALE
- 1. The Speeches from the Whirlwind: Introduction
- 2. The First Speech of God and Job's Response (Job 38.1-40.5)
- 3. The Second Speech of God and Job's Response (Job 40.6-42.6)
- 4. The Final Judgment (Job 42)
- PART III: THE RETURN TO NAÏVETÉ AND CONCLUDING SUMMARY
- Chapter 9 THE RETURN TO FIRST NAÏVETÉ: THE SEARCH FOR WISDOM AND THE SPEECHES OF ELIHU
- 1. The Wonder of Creation and Human Piety: The Wisdom Hymn (Job 28)
- 2. The Sovereignty of God and Human Slavery: The Speeches of Elihu (Job 32-37)
- 3. The Metaphorical Process: Dead Metaphors and Sterile Faith
- Chapter 10 WISDOM IN REVOLT: CONCLUDING SUMMARY
- 1. Metaphors of Cosmology and Anthropology in Job
- 2. Mythic Patterns in Job
- 3. The Metaphorical Process and the Narrative Quest for Faith
- Select Bibliography
- Index of Biblical References
- Index of Authors
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