The Origin and Permanent Value of the Old Testament
The Origin and Permanent Value of the Old Testament

Author: Charles Foster Kent

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2024-03-12

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 338731910X

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Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Wisdom in Ancient Israel
Wisdom in Ancient Israel

Author: John Day

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1995-06-29

Total Pages: 325

ISBN-13: 9780521420136

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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.

The Form and Function of Proverbs in Ancient Israel
The Form and Function of Proverbs in Ancient Israel

Author: John M. Thompson

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

Published: 2020-10-12

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 3110808153

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After World War II, Ernst Ludwig Ehrlich (1921-2007) published works in English and German by eminent Israeli scholars, in this way introducing them to a wider audience in Europe and North America. The series he founded for that purpose, Studia Judaica, continues to offer a platform for scholarly studies and editions that cover all eras in the history of the Jewish religion.

The Wisdom of Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes
The Wisdom of Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes

Author: Derek Kidner

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2015-04-21

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 0830896414

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Sensitive to both literary form and theological content, Derek Kidner introduces Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes, explaining their basic character and internal structure. He also summarizes and evaluates the wealth of modern criticism focused on each book. Looking at all three books together, Kidner shows how their many voices compare, contrast and ultimately give a unified view of life.

Proverbs
Proverbs

Author: Leo G. Perdue

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 2012-07-01

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 066423884X

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The author of "Families in Ancient Israel" explores Proverbs as part of the Wisdom tradition and shows how the book offers guidance on how to live in harmony with God, with one's community, and with creation.

The Wise Men of Ancient Israel
The Wise Men of Ancient Israel

Author: Charles Foster Kent

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-12

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9780332319704

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Excerpt from The Wise Men of Ancient Israel: Their Proverbs In view of these facts, I have become convinced that if this volume of the old library is to fulfil its mission to the present age, order must be evolved out of chaos. It is evident that here the principles of systematic, scientific classification are the only and sufficient guides. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Proverbs
Proverbs

Author: Derek Kidner

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2018-03-06

Total Pages: 191

ISBN-13: 0830887520

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Proverbs—a book full of wisdom, and yet a book demanding all one's wisdom to understand. Derek Kidner has not only provided a running commentary on the whole of Proverbs, but has also included two helpful study aids: a set of subject guides that bring together the book's teaching and a short concordance that helps locate lost sayings and encourages further subject studies.