This volume surveys recent developments in the study of Old Testament wisdom; discusses issues that have arisen in Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes; examines the Song of Songs, Ruth and some Psalms as wisdom texts; and explores wisdom and biblical theology, the concept of retribution, and the issue of divine absence.

New collection of studies of Old Testament wisdom literature

About the Author
David G. Firth is Old Testament Tutor and Head of Research at St John's College, Nottingham. Lindsay Wilson is Academic Dean and Senior Lecturer in Old Testament at Ridley Melbourne Mission and Ministry College, Australia.

Reviews
an illuminating and, in places, inspiring read * Evangelicals Now *



Book Information
ISBN 9781783594306
Author David G Firth
Format Paperback
Page Count 248
Imprint Apollos
Publisher Inter-Varsity Press
Weight(grams) 399g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm * 13mm