Old Testament Wisdom Literature
A Theological Introduction| By: | Craig G. Bartholomew; Ryan P. O'Dowd |
| Publisher: | InterVarsity Press |
| Print ISBN: | 9780830838967 |
| eText ISBN: | 9780830898176 |
| Edition: | 0 |
| Format: | Page Fidelity |
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The books of Job, Proverbs and Ecclesiastes are rooted in the order created by the one true God. Their steady gaze penetrates to the very nature of created reality and leads us toward peace and human flourishing. Craig Bartholomew and Ryan O'Dowdtune our ears to hear once again Lady Wisdom calling in the streets.Old Testament Wisdom Literature provides an informed introduction to the Old Testament wisdom books Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Job. Establishing the books in the context ofancient Near Eastern wisdom traditions and literature, the authors move beyond the scope of typical introductions to discuss the theological and hermeneutical implications of this literature.