Introduction to Old Testament Wisdom: A Spirituality for Liberation - Couverture souple

Ceresko, Anthony R.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 157075277X ISBN 13 : 9781570752773

Editeur : Orbis Books (USA), 1999

Synopsis

This introductory text provides students with comprehensive coverage of the wisdom literature within a liberative framework. Ceresko explores the books of Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes (Qoheleth), Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) and Wisdom, showing the development and function of wisdom literature in the ancient world and within Israel, both as a form of literature and as a guide for daily life. He presents a general overview of the themes, structure and historical background and looks closely at significant texts from each wisdom book.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

The late Anthony R. Ceresko, O.S.F.S., formerly of St. Michael's College in Toronto, is professor of Old Testament at St Peter's Pontifical Institute in Bangalore, India. He is author of Introduction to the Old Testament: A Liberation Perspective.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Orbis Books (USA)
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 157075277X
• ISBN 13: 9781570752773
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 192
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• Personne responsable: non disponible