Old Testament Wisdom, Third Edition by James L Crenshaw

Old Testament Wisdom, Third Edition by James L Crenshaw

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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...

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Old Testament Wisdom, Third Edition by James L Crenshaw

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.
"Crenshaw's treatment delights the scholar while not stultifying the studentIt deserves a prize for scholarship and insight."--James Chukwuma Okoye, CSSp, The Bible Today, July 2010 p.234
James L. Crenshawserved as Robert L. Flowers Professorof Old Testament atDuke Divinity School in Durham, North Carolina.
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ISBN 13 9780664234591
ISBN 10 0664234593
Title Old Testament Wisdom, Third Edition
Author James L Crenshaw
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S.
Year published 2010-02-01
Number of pages 328
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.