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Christianity Today Merit Award winnerECPA Gold MedallionThe Old Testament books of wisdom and poetry carry themselves differently from those of the Pentateuch, the histories or the prophets. The divine voice does not peal from Sinai, there are no narratives carried along by prophetic interpretation nor are oracles declaimed by a prophet. Here Scripture often speaks in the words of human response to God and God's world. The hymns, laments and thanksgivings of Israel, the dirge of Lamentations, the questionings of Qohelet, the love poetry of the Song of Songs, the bold drama of Job and the proverbial wisdom of Israel all offer their textures to this great body of biblical literature. Then too there are the finely crafted stories of Ruth and Esther that narrate the silent providence of God in the course of Israelite and Jewish lives.This third Old Testament volume in InterVarsity Press's celebrated 'Black Dictionary' series offers nearly 150 articles covering all the important aspects of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Psalms, Song of Songs, Lamentations, Ruth and Esther. Over ninety contributors, many of them experts in this literature, have contributed to the Dictionary of the Old Testament: Wisdom, Poetry Writings. This volume maintains the quality of scholarship that students, scholars and pastors have come to expect from this series.Coverage of each biblical book includes an introduction to the book itself as well as separate articles on its ancient Near Eastern background and its history of interpretation. Additional articles amply explore the literary dimensions of Hebrew poetry and prose, including acrostic, ellipsis, inclusio, intertextuality, parallelism and rhyme. And there are wellrounded treatments of Israelite wisdom and wisdom literature, including wisdom poems, sources and theology. In addition, a wide range of interpretive approaches is canvassed in articles on hermeneutics, feminist interpretation, form criticism, historical criticism, rhetorical criticism and socialscientific approaches.The Dictionary of the Old Testament: Wisdom, Poetry Writings is sure to command shelf space within arm's reach of any student, teacher or preacher working in this portion of biblical literature.Tremper Longman III and Peter E. Enns edit this collection of 148 articles by 90 contributors on Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Lamentations, Ruth and Esther.Reference volumes in the IVP Bible Dictionary Series provide indepth treatment of biblical and theological topics in an accessible, encyclopedia format, including crosssectional themes, methods of interpretation, significant historical or cultural background, and each Old and New Testament book as a whole.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the Dictionary of the Old Testament: Wisdom, Poetry & Writings? A: This dictionary primarily focuses on the wisdom and poetry books of the Old Testament, including Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Lamentations, Ruth, and Esther.
- Q: How many articles are included in this dictionary? A: The Dictionary of the Old Testament: Wisdom, Poetry & Writings includes nearly 150 articles contributed by over 90 experts in the field.
- Q: Who are the editors of this dictionary? A: The dictionary is edited by Tremper Longman III and Peter E. Enns, both of whom are respected scholars in biblical literature.
- Q: What is the publication date of this dictionary? A: The Dictionary of the Old Testament: Wisdom, Poetry & Writings was published on June 6, 2008.
- Q: What is the format and condition of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover format and is in new condition.
- Q: How many pages does the dictionary contain? A: The dictionary contains a total of 991 pages.
- Q: Does this dictionary cover interpretive approaches to the texts? A: Yes, it explores various interpretive approaches including feminist interpretation, historical criticism, and social-scientific approaches.
- Q: What kind of background information does this dictionary provide? A: It provides introductions to each biblical book, ancient Near Eastern backgrounds, and literary dimensions of Hebrew poetry and prose.
- Q: Is this dictionary suitable for students and teachers? A: Yes, the Dictionary of the Old Testament: Wisdom, Poetry & Writings is designed for students, teachers, and preachers, making it a valuable resource for anyone studying this portion of biblical literature.
- Q: What series does this dictionary belong to? A: This dictionary is part of the IVP Bible Dictionary Series, which offers in-depth treatment of biblical and theological topics.