Old Testament Wisdom, Third Edition

James L. Crenshaw

ISBN 10: 0664234593 / ISBN 13: 9780664234591

Published by Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S., US, 2010

About this Item

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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Old Testament Wisdom, Third Edition
• Publisher: Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S., US
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0664234593
• ISBN 13: 9780664234591
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 6W x 0.74H x 9D inches 6 inches width by 0.74 inches height by 9 inches depth

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

James L. Crenshawserved as Robert L. Flowers Professorof Old Testament atDuke Divinity School in Durham, North Carolina.