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The End Of Wisdom: A Reappraisal Of The Historical And Canonical Function Of Ecclesiastes,New
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Through the ages, the book of Ecclesiastes (Qoheleth) has elicited a wide variety of interpretations. Its status as wisdom literature is secure, but its meaning for the religion of the Hebrew Bible and its heirs has been a matter of much debate. The debate has swung from claiming orthodoxy for the book to arguing that the message intended by its author is heterodox, in its entirety. There are a number of passages in the book that present difficulties for any comprehensive approach to the work. Martin Shields here fully acknowledges the heterodox nature of Qoheleths words but offers an orthodox reading of the book as a whole through the eyes of the author of the epilogue. After a survey of attitudes regarding wisdom in the Hebrew Bible itself, which serves as an orientation to the monograph as a whole, Shields provides a detailed study of the epilogue (Qoh 12:914), which he believes is the key to the reading of the remainder of the book. He then addresses various problematic texts in the book in light of this perspective, arguing that the book could originally have functioned as a warning to students against joining a wisdom movement that existed at the time of the books composition. Qoheleth is presented as a true adherent of this movement, and the divergence of his words from the theism presented in the rest of the Hebrew Bible becomes the basis of the epilogues critique.Finally, Shields proposes a historical context in which just this scenario may have arisen, showing that the desire of the writer of the epilogue is to correct a wayward wisdom tradition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The End of Wisdom'? A: The main theme of 'The End of Wisdom' is a reappraisal of Ecclesiastes, focusing on its historical and canonical function within wisdom literature, particularly addressing its heterodox interpretations.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The End of Wisdom' is Martin A. Shields.
- Q: When was 'The End of Wisdom' published? A: The book was published on June 30, 2006.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: 'The End of Wisdom' is available in a hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does 'The End of Wisdom' have? A: 'The End of Wisdom' contains 264 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What category does 'The End of Wisdom' fall under? A: 'The End of Wisdom' falls under the category of 'Old Testament' literature.
- Q: Does this book include a detailed analysis of the epilogue of Ecclesiastes? A: Yes, the book provides a detailed study of the epilogue of Ecclesiastes, specifically Qoh 12:9–14, which is considered key to understanding the rest of the text.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone studying theology? A: Yes, this book is suitable for those studying theology, especially those interested in wisdom literature and the interpretation of Ecclesiastes.
- Q: Does the book provide a historical context for its interpretations? A: Yes, Martin A. Shields proposes a historical context for the interpretations presented in the book, which helps to understand the author's perspective on wisdom traditions.