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Israel's wisdom : learn and live / L.D. Johnson. [print]

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Nashville, Tennessee : Broadman Press, [(c)1975.Description: 128 pages ; 20 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0805481257
  • 9780805481259
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BS1455.J646.I873 1975
  • BS1455.J67.I873 1975
Available additional physical forms:
Contents:
Origins of Hebrew wisdom literature Literary and theological forms Proverbs: making the most of life Ethical teaching in the Proverbs Proverbs and prudential morality The theologizing of wisdom Job: towering challenge to prudential religion The heart of the matter My redeemer lives More than a man can take Where we find God Ecclesiastes: the question of meaning Learn the art of living.
Summary: Hebrew wisdom turns the old proverb around: "Learn and live." Experience and insight of the past can guide living in the present. This book is an introduction to the wisdom literature of the Old Testament. The first chapters tell of its origins, literary forms, and theological ideas. Then several chapters each are given to interpreting Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes. In limited space, Dr. Johnson focuses on the larger themes of these books and does it in a style that will appeal to most Bible students. Back book flap
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Circulating Book (checkout times vary with patron status) G. Allen Fleece Library Circulating Collection - First Floor Non-fiction BS1455.J646.I873 1975 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 31923001580170

Origins of Hebrew wisdom literature Literary and theological forms Proverbs: making the most of life Ethical teaching in the Proverbs Proverbs and prudential morality The theologizing of wisdom Job: towering challenge to prudential religion The heart of the matter My redeemer lives More than a man can take Where we find God Ecclesiastes: the question of meaning Learn the art of living.

Hebrew wisdom turns the old proverb around: "Learn and live." Experience and insight of the past can guide living in the present. This book is an introduction to the wisdom literature of the Old Testament. The first chapters tell of its origins, literary forms, and theological ideas. Then several chapters each are given to interpreting Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes. In limited space, Dr. Johnson focuses on the larger themes of these books and does it in a style that will appeal to most Bible students. Back book flap Link to source of summary

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