Beginning with the so-called Wisdom Writings, particularly the Book of Proverbs, Blenkinsopp reexamines the ethical teaching of the sages of Israel and the complex ideas supporting it. He shows how, when Jerusalem fell in the sixth century B.C., dissonance between this theoretical framework and experience gave rise to grave religious problems concerning the nature of Israel's God and his relation with his people, and considers how these problems were treated in the literature, especially in Job and Ecclesiastes. Tracing the ...
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Beginning with the so-called Wisdom Writings, particularly the Book of Proverbs, Blenkinsopp reexamines the ethical teaching of the sages of Israel and the complex ideas supporting it. He shows how, when Jerusalem fell in the sixth century B.C., dissonance between this theoretical framework and experience gave rise to grave religious problems concerning the nature of Israel's God and his relation with his people, and considers how these problems were treated in the literature, especially in Job and Ecclesiastes. Tracing the development of Israel's legal tradition from its origins in the tribal structure, Blenkinsopp illuminates the points of contact between this tradition and the ethical teaching of the sages.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 250grams, ISBN: 0192132539.
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Acceptable. ATTN: paperback The item is fairly worn but still readable. Signs of wear include aesthetic issues such as scratches, worn covers, damaged binding. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use. May have page creases, creased spine, bent cover or markings inside. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. With owner's name inside cover. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 250grams, ISBN: 9780192132536.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 300grams, ISBN: 9780192132536.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN: 9780198755043.
