Old Testament Wisdom: An Introduction
The title of the book can be pleasantly deceiving. Crenshaw goes well beyond the wisdom tradition found in the biblical books of Ecclesiates, Psalms, Proverbs, and Job. He takes a broader perspective and includes apocrapha writings as well as Egyptian and Mesopotamian literature. This is a very thorough, concise, and well orgainized book, much appreciated for students working under time constraints.
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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 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.
Preface to the First EditionPreface to the Revised EditionAbbreviationsIntroduction: On Defining Wisdom11The World of Wisdom202The Sapiential Tradition353The Pursuit of Knowledge: Proverbs554The Search for Divine Presence: Job895The Chasing after Meaning: Ecclesiastes1166The Quest for Survival: Sirach1407The Widening Hunt: Wisdom of Solomon, Wisdom Psalms, and Beyond1658Wisdom's Legacy1849Egyptian and Mesopotamian Wisdom Literature205Conclusion227Selected Bibliography231Index of Biblical References241Index of Authors246Index of Subjects251Index of Hebrew Expressions254
