Wisdom Literature in Mesopotamia and Israel

Wisdom Literature in Mesopotamia and Israel
Author: Richard J. Clifford
Publisher: Society of Biblical Lit
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2007
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1589832191

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
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2011
Genre: Bibles
ISBN: 3110247909

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
Total Pages: 500
Release: 2008-10-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0802828817

"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.

Proverbs

Proverbs
Author: Richard J. Clifford
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages: 310
Release: 1999-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780664228538

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.

The Formation of Q

The Formation of Q
Author: John S. Kloppenborg
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 420
Release: 1987-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781563383069

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.

Divine Secrets and Human Imaginations

Divine Secrets and Human Imaginations
Author: Angelika Berlejung
Publisher: Mohr Siebeck
Total Pages: 695
Release: 2021-04-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 3161600347

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.

The Book of Proverbs, Chapters 1-15

The Book of Proverbs, Chapters 1-15
Author: Bruce K. Waltke
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 748
Release: 2004-10-14
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780802825452

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.

Zondervan Handbook of Biblical Archaeology

Zondervan Handbook of Biblical Archaeology
Author: J. Randall Price
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
Total Pages: 409
Release: 2017-11-28
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310527643

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.

Wisdom of Ancient Sumer

Wisdom of Ancient Sumer
Author: Bendt Alster
Publisher: Eisenbrauns
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2005
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN:

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.

Proverbs

Proverbs
Author: Ernest Lucas
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 421
Release: 2015
Genre: Bibles
ISBN: 0802827101

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.