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Ansberry, Christopher B.,

Reading wisdom and Psalms as Christian scripture : a literary, canonical, and theological introduction / [print] Christopher B. Ansberry. - Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, a division of Baker Publishing Group, (c)2024. - x, 227 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm. - Reading Christian scripture . - Reading Christian scripture. .

Includes bibliographies and index.

Introduction to wisdom literature and Psalms: Faith seeking understanding -- Proverbs: Fear seeking understanding -- Theological themes in Proverbs -- Theological themes in Proverbs -- Job: Suffering seeking understanding -- Theological themes in Job -- Ecclesiastes: Finitude seeking understanding -- Theological themes in Ecclesiastes -- Song of Songs: Desire seeking understanding -- Theological themes in Song of Songs -- Psalms: Praise seeking understanding -- Theological themes in Psalms.

"This book offers an accessible introduction to the Wisdom books and the Psalter in their literary, theological, and canonical contexts"--

ISBN: 9781540961914

LCCN: 2023040908

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible.--Proverbs--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible.--Job--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible.--Ecclesiastes--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible.--Song of Solomon--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible.--Psalms--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Wisdom literature--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

LC Class. No.: BS1455.A617.R433 2024