Old Testament Wisdom, Third Edition: An Introduction

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.

Author: James L. Crenshaw
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 02/01/2010
Pages: 328
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.07lbs
Size: 8.94h x 6.10w x 0.84d
ISBN: 9780664234591

About the Author
Crenshaw, James L.: - James L. Crenshawserved as Robert L. Flowers Professorof Old Testament atDuke Divinity School in Durham, North Carolina.