| Old Testament Wisdom, Third Edition: An Introduction Contributor(s): Crenshaw, James L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0664234593 ISBN-13: 9780664234591 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $40.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - Old Testament - Poetry & Wisdom Literature - Religion | Biblical Studies - Exegesis & Hermeneutics |
| Dewey: 223.061 |
| LCCN: 2009028361 |
| Lexile Measure: 1340 |
| Physical Information: 0.84" H x 6.1" W x 8.94" (1.07 lbs) 328 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: For thirty years, James Crenshaw's Old Testament Wisdom has been the premier introduction to the wisdom books of the Old Testament. That tradition continues with this newly updated edition. This popular textbook introduces readers to the wisdom tradition as well as the biblical books of Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, Sirach, and the Wisdom of Solomon. In addition, Crenshaw offers expert analysis of the legacy of wisdom in other parts of the canon and in other cultures, offering new insights and fresh perspectives that can only come from one so well versed on the significance of Old Testament wisdom. |
Contributor Bio(s): Crenshaw, James L.: - James L. Crenshawserved as Robert L. Flowers Professorof Old Testament atDuke Divinity School in Durham, North Carolina. |