The Wisdom Literature: Interpreting Biblical Texts Series

by Richard J. Clifford

Book Overview

In this volume, Richard J. Clifford seeks to make the biblical wisdom literature intelligible to modern readers. It is easy to quote the occasional proverb, say a few things about "the problem of evil" in Job, or quote "vanity of vanities, " but far more rewarding to read the whole book with an appreciative and informed eye. Opening chapters of The Wisdom Literature comment on the striking similarities between ancient and modern "wisdom literature"...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0687008468
• ISBN13: 9780687008469
• Release Date: August 1998
• Publisher: Abingdon Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"