For the first time, the present commentary brings together all relevant aspects necessary to understand and appreciate this late portion of Old Testament textual criticism; detailed philological and literary analysis; the two-fold historical context of the text's Hellenistic environment, on the one hand, and biblical tradition on the other; and ultimately the very innovative theology of the book of Wisdom. Aspects of the book's reception history as well as hermeneutical questions round off the commentary on the text.
Language
English
Pages
523
Format
Hardcover
Release
July 24, 2019
ISBN 13
9783170224254
Wisdom (International Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament (IECOT))
For the first time, the present commentary brings together all relevant aspects necessary to understand and appreciate this late portion of Old Testament textual criticism; detailed philological and literary analysis; the two-fold historical context of the text's Hellenistic environment, on the one hand, and biblical tradition on the other; and ultimately the very innovative theology of the book of Wisdom. Aspects of the book's reception history as well as hermeneutical questions round off the commentary on the text.