The Social World of the Sages: An Introduction to Israelite and Jewish Wisdom Literature

by Mark R. Sneed

The notion of a distinct wisdom tradition in ancient Israel has a long historybut does it have a basis in the evidence? Mark R. Sneed argues for a redefinition of the wisdom literature as a loosely cohering collection of books aimed at educating scribal apprentices in moral instruction and the art of living. He presents archaeological and literary data illustrating scribal culture and pedagogy in the ancient Near East and draws a portrait of Israels...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1451470363
• ISBN13: 9781451470369
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 to 22 years
• Grade Range: Postsecondary