| Description |
xiii, 330 pages ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Preface -- Translator's Note -- Abbreviations -- PART ONE INTRODUCTION -- 1. The Problem -- 2. Centres and Transmitters of the Diadactic Traditions -- 3. The Forms in which Knowledge is Expressed -- PART TWO THE LIBERATION OF REASON AND THE RESULTANT PROBLEMS -- 4. Knowledge and the Fear of God -- 5. The Significance of Orders for Correct Social Behaviour -- 6. Limits of Wisdom -- PART THREE INDIVIDUAL SUBJECTS OF INSTRUCTION -- 7. The Essentials for Coping with Reality -- 8. The Doctrine of the Proper Time -- 9. The Self-Revelation of Creation -- 10. The Polemic against Idols -- 11. Wisdom and Cult (Excursus) -- 12. Trust and Attack -- 13. The Wisdom of Jesus Sirach -- 14. The Divine Determination of Times (Excursus) -- PART FOUR CONCLUSION -- 15. Conclusion -- Index of Key Words -- Index of Passages |
| Analysis |
Old Testament Wisdom literature Critical studies |
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Wisdom literature - Criticism, interpretation, etc |
| Notes |
Translation of Weisheit in Israel |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Translation of: Weisheit in Israel |
| SUBJECT |
Bible. Old Testament -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85013769
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| Subject |
Wisdom literature -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Wisdom literature -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Author |
Martin, James D., 1935-
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| LC no. |
73157320 |
| ISBN |
0334017947 |
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0334017963 |
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9780334017943 |
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9780334017967 |
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