Wisdom Literature in Mesopotamia and Israel
Wisdom Literature in Mesopotamia and Israel

Author: Richard J. Clifford

Publisher: Society of Biblical Lit

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 1589832191

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The last fifty years have seen a dramatic increase of interest in the wisdom literature of the Bible, as scholars have come to appreciate the subtlety and originality of Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes as well as of Sirach and Wisdom of Solomon. Interest has likewise grown in the wisdom literatures of the neighboring cultures of Canaan, Egypt, and especially Mesopotamia. To help readers understand the place of biblical wisdom within this broader context, including its originality and distinctiveness, this volume offers a collection of essays by Assyriologists and biblicists on the social, intellectual, and literary setting of Mesopotamian wisdom; on specific wisdom texts; and on key themes common to both Mesopotamian and biblical culture. --From publisher's description.

Be Wise, My Son, and Make My Heart Glad
Be Wise, My Son, and Make My Heart Glad

Author: Christopher B. Ansberry

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 3110247909

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In view of the various proposals concerning the nature and function of the book of Proverbs, the present study focuses on the social dimensions of the document within its distinct, literary context. That is, the study examines the nature and function of the sapiential material within its new performance context, viz., the discursive context, the Sitz im Buch. In the main, the investigation explores the discourse setting of the book of Proverbs as well as the formal and thematic features of the individual collections. More specifically, the study highlights the fundamental features of the.

Lost Treasures of the Bible
Lost Treasures of the Bible

Author: Clyde E. Fant

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

Published: 2008-10-15

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13: 0802828817

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"Lost Treasures of the Bible contains photographs and detailed descriptions of more than one hundred biblically significant archaeological objects housed in over twenty-five museums worldwide. Clyde Fant and Mitchell Reddish's selection of artifacts - many of them relatively unknown - illuminates the history, culture, and practices of the biblical world as a whole. Each entry also explains that particular object's relevance for understanding the Bible and locates the artifact not only at its museum site but also by its specific identification number, which is particularly valuable for smaller and lesser-known objects - true "lost treasures.""--BOOK JACKET.

The Formation of Q
The Formation of Q

Author: John S. Kloppenborg

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 1987-01-01

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 9781563383069

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In this groundbreaking study, John Kloppenborg traces the literary evolution of Q as a document of primitive Christianity by considering it within the context of ancient literary genres. He argues that Q is composed of three compositional layers, or strata, each of which reflects certain stages of development in the Q community. The earliest formative layer reflects the influence of ancient sapiential sayings: the second layer suggests the influence of the prophetic literature of judgment and contains prophetic oracles and many Son-of-Man sayings. The third layer contains a temptation story, moving the document from a chriae collection in the direction of a biography.

Proverbs
Proverbs

Author: Richard J. Clifford

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 1999-01-01

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 9780664228538

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This commentary, a part of the Old Testament Library series, focuses on the book of Proverbs. The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing.

Wisdom of Ancient Sumer
Wisdom of Ancient Sumer

Author: Bendt Alster

Publisher: Eisenbrauns

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13:

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Discussion of the nature of Sumerian wisdom literature and complete editions of many Sumerian wisdom texts, including the Instructions of Shuruppak, Instructions of Ur-Ninurta, Counsels of Wisdom, Sumerian fables, Nothing Is of Value, Ballade of Early Rulers, and more. This unusual book describes the Sumerian literature and many of their proverbs featured in speeches of wise men of that time.

The Book of Proverbs, Chapters 1-15
The Book of Proverbs, Chapters 1-15

Author: Bruce K. Waltke

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

Published: 2004-10-14

Total Pages: 748

ISBN-13: 9780802825452

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Over twenty-five years in the making, this much-anticipated commentary promises to be the standard study of Proverbs for years to come. Written by eminent Old Testament scholar Bruce Waltke, this two-volume commentary is unquestionably the most comprehensive work on Proverbs available. Grounded in the new literary criticism that has so strengthened biblical interpretation of late, Waltke's commentary on Proverbs demonstrates the profound, ongoing relevance of this Old Testament book for Christian faith and life. A thorough introduction addresses such issues as text and versions, structure, authorship, and theology. The detailed commentary itself explains and elucidates Proverbs as "theological literature." Waltke's highly readable style -- evident even in his original translation of the Hebrew text -- makes his scholarly work accessible to teachers, pastors, Bible students, and general readers alike.

Divine Secrets and Human Imaginations
Divine Secrets and Human Imaginations

Author: Angelika Berlejung

Publisher: Mohr Siebeck

Published: 2021-04-13

Total Pages: 695

ISBN-13: 3161600347

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The articles in this volume of collected essays, written over the last two decades and all revised, updated, and supplemented with unpublished material, are grouped around two themes: Divine Secrets and Human Imaginations. The first essays deal with the production, initiation, use and function, the abduction, repatriation, and the replacement of divine images, their outer appearance, and the many facets of the divine presence theology in Ancient Mesopotamia. The essays on the second topic deal with human imaginations, human constructs, and constructed memories, which assign meaning to the past or to things or experiences that are beyond human control. Thematically, several aspects of the human condition are examined, such as the ideas associated in the Old Testament and the Ancient Near East with death, corporeality, enemies, disasters, utopias, and passionate love.

Zondervan Handbook of Biblical Archaeology
Zondervan Handbook of Biblical Archaeology

Author: J. Randall Price

Publisher: Zondervan Academic

Published: 2017-11-28

Total Pages: 409

ISBN-13: 0310527643

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Explore significant archaeological discoveries pertaining to every book of the Bible. Laypersons, pastors, students, academics, and anyone looking for a current and comprehensive biblical archaeology resource need look no further. The Zondervan Handbook of Biblical Archaeology provides a wealth of information that supplements the historical context of the Bible, providing a window into the past that will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of biblical text. Immerse yourself in the world of the Bible and the intertestamental period with these special features: Introduction to the field of archaeology Archaeological discoveries in canonical order The latest photos and information from new discoveries Aerial photos of excavation sites Photos of artifacts and historic structures Sidebars and study helps Robust glossary Detailed maps Bibliography The Zondervan Handbook of Biblical Archaeology gives readers the opportunity to visit ancient sites and historical places while remaining in the comfort of their own home.

Proverbs
Proverbs

Author: Ernest Lucas

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 421

ISBN-13: 0802827101

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In this commentary Ernest Lucas takes a unique 'cluster' approach to the book of Proverbs, studying it thematically and showing how it speaks to such issues as character formation, gender relations, wealth and poverty, interpersonal communication, science and religion, and care for the environment.