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Wisdom of Amenemope

Author : Scriptural Research Institute
Publisher : Scriptural Research Institute
ISBN 13 : 1989852068
Total Pages : 71 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (898 download)

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Download or read book Wisdom of Amenemope written by Scriptural Research Institute and published by Scriptural Research Institute. This book was released on 2020-03-27 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wisdom of Amenemope (also called the Wisdom of Amenemopet, Instruction of Amenemope, or Instructions of Amenemopet) is an ancient Egyptian text that has mostly survived to the present, dating to sometime between 1550 and 1350 BC. Egyptian wisdom literature served as an inspiration for several ancient Israelite books, including the Deuteronomy, Psalms, Proverbs, and the Wisdom of Joshua ben Sira. The most significant influence of Amenemope on the Israelite texts is found in the book of Proverbs, which appears to be directly influenced by Amenemope. The Wisdom of Amenemope was lost for over 2000 years, however, in the late 1800s, several copies were found by Egyptologists both on papyrus and tablets. The various copies all dated to the 21st through 27th dynasties of Egypt, circa 1170 to 500 BC, meaning the Wisdom of Amenemope was in circulation for over 600 years before being lost. It is not clear when exactly it was lost, but it was no longer in circulation by the time the Septuagint was translated at the Library of Alexandria circa 250 BC, and there is no evidence the Library ever acquired a copy of it. If the biblical story of Solomon is essentially accurate, then his Egyptian wife would have almost certainly given him a copy of the Wisdom of Amenemope, as it carried the name of her father. This was not the Amenemope that wrote the Wisdom of Amenemope, however, it still would have made a good present to a barbarian king she would no doubt want to Egyptianize. The influence of Solomon's wives over his beliefs is a central aspect of his story within the biblical narrative, with the Levites that wrote the surviving versions of the books of Kingdoms (Samuel and Kings) ultimately describing the downfall of the unified kingdom of Israel (Judea and Samaria) as being because of his actions. Yet, he was described as building the first temple in Jerusalem, and so continued to be revered by the Levites. Whether Solomon existed or not, the Book of Proverbs was compiled by someone who ascribed it to him. This person drew on many ancient sources but clearly had a copy of the Wisdom of Amenemope in his possession. The fact that the author of Proverbs translated texts directly from Amenemope is not in doubt, and almost all major Christian denominations have recognized the preeminence of the Wisdom of Amenemope in the compilation of Proverbs.

Myths and Legends of China

Author : E. T. C. Werner
Publisher : The Floating Press
ISBN 13 : 177541440X
Total Pages : 566 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (754 download)

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Download or read book Myths and Legends of China written by E. T. C. Werner and published by The Floating Press. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The West's first encounters with the folk tales and myths of the East proved to be a heady experience, as they were based on an entirely different value system and worldview than those that are reflected in the Greek myths and most subsequent Western folk tales. In Myths and Legends of China, author E.T.C. Werner offers up a rich tapestry of Chinese folk narratives. A must-read for fans of world myths, fairy tales, and legends.

The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Wisdom Literature

Author : Samuel L. Adams
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119158273
Total Pages : 516 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Wisdom Literature written by Samuel L. Adams and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-02-17 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive introduction to ancient wisdom literature, with fascinating essays on a broad range of topics. The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Wisdom Literature is a wide-ranging introduction to the texts, themes, and receptions of the wisdom literature of the Bible and the ancient world. This comprehensive volume brings together original essays from established scholars and emerging voices to offer a variety of perspectives on the “wisdom” biblical books, early Christian and rabbinic literature, and beyond. Varied and engaging essays provide fresh insights on topics of timeless relevance, exploring the distinct features of instructional texts and discussing their interpretation in both antiquity and the modern world. Designed for non-specialists, this accessible volume provides readers with balanced coverage of traditional biblical wisdom texts, including Proverbs, Job, Psalms, and Ecclesiastes; lesser-known Egyptian and Mesopotamian wisdom; and African proverbs. The contributors explore topics ranging from scribes and pedagogy in ancient Israel, to representations of biblical wisdom literature in contemporary cinema. Offering readers a fresh and interesting way to engage with wisdom literature, this book: Discusses sapiential books and traditions in various historical and cultural contexts Offers up-to-date discussion on the study of the biblical wisdom books Features essays on the history of interpretation and theological reception Includes essays covering the antecedents and afterlife of the texts Part of the acclaimed Wiley Blackwell Companions to Religion series, the Companion to Wisdom Literature is a valuable resource for university, seminary and divinity school students and instructors, scholars and researchers, and general readers with interest in the subject.

Old Testament Wisdom Literature

Author : Craig G. Bartholomew
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830898174
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Old Testament Wisdom Literature written by Craig G. Bartholomew and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2014-06-04 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Craig G. Bartholomew and Ryan P. O'Dowd provide an informed introduction to the Old Testament wisdom books Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Job. More than an introduction, however, this is a thoughtful consideration of the hermeneutical implications of this literature.

Seeking Out the Wisdom of the Ancients

Author : Ronald L. Troxel
Publisher : Eisenbrauns
ISBN 13 : 1575061058
Total Pages : 537 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (75 download)

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Download or read book Seeking Out the Wisdom of the Ancients written by Ronald L. Troxel and published by Eisenbrauns. This book was released on 2005 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael V. Fox, long-time professor in the Dept. of Hebrew and Semitic Studies at the University of Wisconsin--Madison, is known both for his scholarship and his teaching. As the editors of this volume in his honor note, the care and sensitivity of his reading of the Hebrew text are well known, and he lavishes equal attention on his own writing, to the benefit of all who read his work, which now includes the first of two volumes in the Anchor Bible commentary on Proverbs (the next volume is in preparation), as well as monographs on wisdom literature in ancient Israel and elsewhere, and many articles. The rigor that he brought to his own work he also inflicted on his students, and they and a number of his colleagues honor him with their contributions to this volume. Contributors include: Menahem Haran, Kelvin G. Friebel, Cynthia L. Miller, Theron Young, Adele Berlin, William P. Brown, James L. Crenshaw, John A. Cook, Robert D. Holmstedt, Shamir Yona, Christine Roy Yoder, Carol R. Fontaine, Nili Shupak, Victor Avigdor Horowitz, Tova Forti, Richard L. Schultz, J. Cheryl Exum, Dennis R. Magary, Theodore J. Lewis, Sidnie White Crawford, Ronald L. Troxel, Karl V. Kutz, Heidi M. Szpek, Claudia V. Camp, Johann Cook, Leonard Greenspoon, Stephen G. Burnett, Carol A. Newsom, Shemaryahu Talmon, and Frederick E. Greenspahn. The book is organized around themes that reflect Prof. Fox's interests and work: Part 1: "Seeking Out Wisdom and Concerned with Prophecies" (Sir 39:1): Studies in Biblical Texts"; Part 2: "Preserving the Sayings of the Famous" (Sir 39:2): Text, Versions, and Method.

Ancient Egypt and the Old Testament

Author : John D. Currid
Publisher : Baker Academic
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Egypt and the Old Testament written by John D. Currid and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 1997-11 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An enlightening guide to Egyptian influences on Israelite history. Includes illustrations.

Old Testament Wisdom

Author : James L. Crenshaw
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN 13 : 9780664254629
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (546 download)

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Book Synopsis Old Testament Wisdom by : James L. Crenshaw

Download or read book Old Testament Wisdom written by James L. Crenshaw and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Old Testament Wisdom appeared in 1981, new perspectives on biblical theology, an increasing awareness of ancient Near Eastern texts resembling biblical wisdom, and an emerging interest in ethnic proverbs were mere intimations of what was to become a dramatic outpouring of scholarship on wisdom literature. In this expanded edition, James Crenshaw takes stock of the wealth of new material produced by contemporary interpreters. Liberation and feminists critics, scholars in comparative religion, specialists in devotional theology, and researchers exploring educational systems in the ancient Near East all have enriched our understanding of wisdom literature in recent years, and all receive insightful treatment in this new volume. Now as before, Crenshaw's Old Testament Wisdom is an invaluable asset for anyone wishing to understand the rich and complex legacy of wisdom literature.

Proverbs and Ecclesiastes

Author : Amy Plantinga Pauw
Publisher : Presbyterian Publishing Corp
ISBN 13 : 0664232108
Total Pages : 1 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (642 download)

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Download or read book Proverbs and Ecclesiastes written by Amy Plantinga Pauw and published by Presbyterian Publishing Corp. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this new volume in the Belief series, Amy Plantinga Pauw reveals how the biblical books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, while often overlooked, are surprisingly relevant for Christian faith today. Both biblical books probe everyday human experiences. They speak to those who seek meaning and purpose in an uncertain world and encourage us to look for God's presence in human life, not in divine visions or messages. They show openness to wisdom insights from many sources, urging us to find the commonalities and connections of our wisdom with those of our religious neighbors. Ultimately, these books affirm that true wisdom, whatever its human source, comes from God. Pauw includes reflections for preaching and teaching throughout her study.

Proverbs 1-15

Author : Bernd U. Schipper
Publisher : Fortress Press
ISBN 13 : 1506463819
Total Pages : 606 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (64 download)

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Download or read book Proverbs 1-15 written by Bernd U. Schipper and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book of Proverbs is more than the sum of its parts. Even if some individual proverbs and collections could be older, the overall composition stems from the late Persian or early Hellenistic period. In its present form, the book of Proverbs introduces the scribal student to the foundations of sapiential knowledge and its critical reflection. By discussing different worldviews and contrasting concepts on the relationship between God, the world, and humanity, the book of Proverbs paves the way to both the critical wisdom of Job and Ecclesiastes and the masterful combination of Wisdom and Torah in Sirach. Scholarly research has long situated the book of Proverbs within ancient Near Eastern literature but declared it to be something "alien" within the Hebrew Bible. In contrast to such a position, the present commentary interprets the book of Proverbs against the background of both ancient Near Eastern literature and the literature of the Hebrew Bible. One aim of the commentary is to discuss new ancient Near Eastern parallels to the book of Proverbs, with a special focus on Egyptian wisdom literature, including Demotic texts from the sixth to fourth centuries BCE. An equally important aim of this commentary is a detailed exegesis of Proverbs 1-15 as well as an analysis of the overarching strategy of the book of Proverbs as a whole. Taking the prologue of the book in Prov 1:1-7 as a hermeneutical key, the book of Proverbs turns out to be a masterful composition addressing both the beginner and the advanced sage. With its allusions to other biblical texts, including the book of Deuteronomy, the Psalms and the Prophets, the book of Proverbs can be connected to forms of scribal exegesis in Second Temple literature. By using the same scribal techniques as other literati of his time, the scribal sage responsible for some parts of the book as well as its final compilation seeks to provide deeper insight into the complex world of scribal knowledge and sapiential thought.

The Wisdom Books: Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes: A Translation with Commentary

Author :
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 0393340538
Total Pages : 413 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (933 download)

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Download or read book The Wisdom Books: Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes: A Translation with Commentary written by and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2011-09-20 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Alter's bold new translation of the "wisdom books" of the Old Testament.

Like Grapes of Gold Set in Silver

Author : Knut Martin Heim
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
ISBN 13 : 3110864584
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Like Grapes of Gold Set in Silver written by Knut Martin Heim and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2012-10-25 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exegetical study of Proverbs 10:1‐22:16. Proverbs are neither statements of this-worldly cause and effect nor universally applicable doctrines of divine order. Rather, a proverb’s meaning and ‚truth‘ are conditioned by the context. The author delimits sections which the editor(s) of the collection consciously grouped together in their present sequence. He then examines how these literary arrangements both influence the meaning of the individual proverbs and determine their function in context. Indexes of names, passages and subjects are included.

The Tree of Life

Author : Roland Edmund Murphy
Publisher : Image
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Tree of Life written by Roland Edmund Murphy and published by Image. This book was released on 1992 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive study of the themes and meanings of Wisdom Literature in the Bible and Apocrypha (the books of Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, Ben Sira, and The Wisdom of Solomon) by a world-renowned scholar. Throughout the Bible, Wisdom remains an elusive and allusive figure, but Wisdom is crucial to our understanding of human life and underlies much of the common sense and practical knowledge that guide us today.

Late Egyptian Wisdom Literature in the International Context

Author : Miriam Lichtheim
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Late Egyptian Wisdom Literature in the International Context written by Miriam Lichtheim and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Book of Proverbs in Social and Theological Context

Author : Katharine J. Dell
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1139455419
Total Pages : 21 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (394 download)

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Book Synopsis The Book of Proverbs in Social and Theological Context by : Katharine J. Dell

Download or read book The Book of Proverbs in Social and Theological Context written by Katharine J. Dell and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-07-06 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book of Proverbs is the starting point of the biblical wisdom tradition. But how did individual proverbs, instructions and poems come together to form the various collections we have today? Katharine Dell explores the possible social contexts for this varied material in the royal court, wisdom schools and popular culture. She draws shrewdly on materials from the wisdom traditions of the ancient Near East, in particular Egypt, in order to bolster and enhance her theories. She argues that Proverbs had a theological purpose from its conception, with God's creativity being an integral theme of the text rather than one added in later redactions. Dell also shows that echoes of other Old Testament genres such as prophecy, law and cult can be found in Proverbs, notably in chapters 1-9, and that its social and theological context is much broader than scholars have recognised in the past.

The Maxims of Ptah-hotep

Author : Ptahhotep
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780533084234
Total Pages : 29 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (842 download)

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Download or read book The Maxims of Ptah-hotep written by Ptahhotep and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Wealth and Poverty in the Instruction of Amenemope and the Hebrew Proverbs

Author : Harold C. Washington
Publisher : Society of Biblical Literature
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Wealth and Poverty in the Instruction of Amenemope and the Hebrew Proverbs written by Harold C. Washington and published by Society of Biblical Literature. This book was released on 1994 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

An Introduction to Israel's Wisdom Traditions

Author : John L. McLaughlin
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467450561
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (674 download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Israel's Wisdom Traditions written by John L. McLaughlin and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2018-05-22 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It can be a challenge to understand the Hebrew Bible’s wisdom literature and how it relates to biblical history and theology, but John L. McLaughlin makes this complicated genre straightforward and accessible. This introductory-level textbook begins by explaining the meaning of wisdom to the Israelites and surrounding cultures before moving into the conventions of the genre and its poetic forms. The heart of the book examines Proverbs, Job, Qoheleth (Ecclesiastes), and the deuterocanonical Ben Sira and Wisdom of Solomon. McLaughlin also explores the influence of wisdom throughout the Old Testament and in the New Testament. Designed especially for beginning students—and based on twenty-five years of teaching Israel’s wisdom literature to university students—McLaughlin’s Introduction to Israel’s Wisdom Traditions provides an informed, panoramic view of wisdom literature’s place in the biblical canon.