Perdue, Leo G.

Wisdom literature : a theological history / Leo G. Perdue. - 1st ed. - Louisville : Westminster John Knox Press, c2007. - xi, 415 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 349-415).

Introducing the historical theology of wisdom literature -- Salvation history, covenant, creation, and providence -- The book of Proverbs -- Exilic wisdom and the Babylonian sapiential tradition: the book of Job -- Scribalism and the Torah in the wisdom tradition -- Wisdom and Egyptian and Hellenistic skepticism: the book of Qoheleth -- Hellenistic wisdom in Judah: the book of Ben Sira -- Wisdom and Alexandrian Hellenism: the wisdom of Solomon -- The historical theology of wisdom literature: conclusions.

9780664229191 (alk. paper) 0664229190 (alk. paper)

2007012407


Wisdom literature--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

BS1455 / .P424 2007

223/.06