A new edition of an academic favorite. While covering standard issues such as literary formation of the biblical texts and their religious themes, Ceresko uncovers the social background and the vital history of competing interests reflected in the scriptures. The late Anthony R. Ceresko, O.S.F.S., taught at St. Michael's College in Toronto, and was professor of Old Testament at St Peter's Pontifical Institute in Bangalore, India. He is author of Introduction to Old Testament Wisdom.
Applying Norman Gottwald's thesis on Israel's origins, Cereski argues that Israel was formed through a process of social revolution, inspired by the memory of runaway slaves and their worship of a God whose cult mandated radical social equality and justice.
Introduction to Old Testament Wisdom provides comprehensive coverage of the wisdom literature within a liberative framework. Ceresko introduces the books of Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes (Qoheleth), Sirach (Ecclesiasticus), and the Book of 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."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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