Cross-Textual Reading of Ecclesiastes with the Analects: In Search of Political Wisdom in a Disordered World - Couverture souple

Goh, Elaine Wei-Fun

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 153268147X ISBN 13 : 9781532681479

Editeur : Pickwick Publications, 2019

Synopsis

Various cross-textual readings have been attempted between the Christian Bible and Chinese literature. Using cross-textual hermeneutics, this study centers on the political wisdom of Ecclesiastes and the Analects, and its goal is to demonstrate that both texts offer wisdom pointers for human survival amid uncertain sociopolitical realities. Chapter 1 introduces the vibrant interaction of biblical wisdom literature within the ancient Near East and highlights some of its political connections. The openness of wisdom literature is then proposed to support this present effort of cross-textual research. Chapter 2 offers readings of eight passages that communicate Qoheleth’s political wisdom in Ecclesiastes. Chapter 3 centers on the Analects and on some notable passages that relate to Confucius’ political ideas. Chapter 4 seeks to demonstrate the dialogical dynamics between the two works by exploring specific hermeneutical connections. In conclusion, readers will come to understand the distinctive and collective political insights of both wisdom texts. That is, this study suggests contextualized ideas for living wisely from within both a faith tradition and a native tradition.

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À propos de l'auteur

Elaine Wei-Fun Goh is Dean of Studies and Lecturer in Old Testament Studies at the Seminari Theoloji Malaysia in Seramban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pickwick Publications
• Date d'édition: 2019
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 153268147X
• ISBN 13: 9781532681479
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 226
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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