PASCA: Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Agama Kristen
Vol 20 No 2 (2024): PASCA: Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Agama Kristen

Book Review: The Cambridge Companion to Biblical Wisdom Literature (Part 1)

Mapule, Ashar (Unknown)
Ardin Sitompul (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Nov 2024

Abstract

The book titled The Cambridge Companion to Biblical Wisdom Literature, written by Katharine J. Dell, Suzanna R. Millar, and Arthur Jan Keefer, and published by Cambridge University Press, aims to provide valuable information about the writing of Old Testament books with the hope of assisting anyone studying these books. This book focuses on texts that fall within the genre of literature and poetry, specifically the books of Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes. It presents the historical and cultural background of ancient Egypt and the Near East during that time and its relation to the writing of literary and poetic books such as Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes, as well as the theological values contained within them. Overall, this book is highly recommended for theological studies related to books within the genre of literature and poetry.

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PSC

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Religion Humanities Social Sciences Other

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PASCA is a journal published periodically by the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) of the Indonesian Baptist Theological Institute (STBI) Semarang. Published regularly twice in one year, in May and November. This journal holds scientific work and research results in theological ...