Reading Wisdom and Psalms as Christian Scripture

A Literary, Canonical, and Theological Introduction

AvChristopher B. Ansberry

Inbunden, Engelska, 2024

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Beskrivning

This survey textbook offers an accessible introduction to the wisdom books and Psalms in their literary, theological, and canonical contexts.Written by an expert in the Old Testament wisdom tradition and Psalms, this book pays particular attention to theological themes in Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, the Song of Songs, and the Psalter. Christopher Ansberry skillfully connects these themes to comparable themes in the other books discussed in the volume and to the broader biblical canon. He also integrates philosophical concerns and questions.This addition to the Reading Christian Scripture series is an ideal faith-friendly introduction for students of the Old Testament, Wisdom literature, and Psalms. It features a beautiful full-color design with an abundance of sidebars, images, and other visual aids to enhance the reading experience and facilitate learning. Additional resources for instructors and students are available through Textbook eSources.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2024-09-10
Mått:178 x 235 x 17 mm
Vikt:671 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Reading Christian Scripture
Antal sidor:240
Förlag:Baker Publishing Group
ISBN:9781540961914

Utforska kategorier

Biblar inom Filosofi och religion
Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion
Kristendom inom Filosofi och religion

Mer om författaren

Christopher B. Ansberry (PhD, Wheaton College Graduate School) is associate professor of biblical and religious studies at Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania. He previously taught at Oak Hill College in London and at Wheaton College. He is the author of Be Wise, My Son, and Make My Heart Glad: An Exploration of the Courtly Nature of the Book of Proverbs and the coeditor (with Christopher M. Hays) of Evangelical Faith and the Challenge of Historical Criticism.

Innehållsförteckning

1. Introduction to Wisdom Literature and Psalms: Faith Seeking Understanding2. Proverbs: Fear Seeking Understanding3. Theological Themes in Proverbs (1)4. Theological Themes in Proverbs (2)5. Job: Suffering Seeking Understanding6. Theological Themes in Job (1)7. Theological Themes in Job (2)8. Ecclesiastes: Finitude Seeking Understanding9. Theological Themes in Ecclesiastes10. Song of Songs: Desire Seeking Understanding11. Theological Themes in Song of Songs12. Psalms: Praise Seeking Understanding13. Theological Themes in PsalmsGlossaryIndex