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Author Xeravits, G. G

Title Studies in the Book of Wisdom
Published Leiden : BRILL, 2010

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Description 1 online resource (244 pages)
Series Supplements to the Journal for the Study of Judaism, 142
Supplements to the Journal for the Study of Judaism, 142
Contents Preface; Abbreviations; Adam, the Angels and Eternal Life: Genesis 1-3 in the Wisdom of Solomon and 4QInstruction (Matthew Goff); Sapiential Values and Apocalyptic Imagery in the Wisdom of Solomon (Michael Kolarcik, S.J.); Law of Nature and Light of the Law in the Book of Wisdom (Wis 18:4c) (Luca Mazzinghi); Solomon, Wisdom and the Philosopher-Kings (Moyna McGlynn); "Food of Angels" (Wis 16:20) (Tobias Nicklas); Cosmology and Music Wis 19:18 and the Concept of Creation in the Book of Wisdom (Angelo Passaro)
Summary The volume publishes papers delivered at the International Conference on the Deuterocanonical Books (Ppa, Hungary). This conference dealt with the Book of Wisdom. As such, this was one of the most extended discussions of the Book of Wisdom that has ever taken place at a scholarly meeting. The volume contains articles on the traditions and theology of the Book of Wisdom, and demonstrates its relationship with the contemporary literature of early Judaism and Middle Platonic thought
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and indexes
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SUBJECT Bible. Wisdom of Solomon -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. -- Congresses
Bible. Wisdom of Solomon fast
Subject Religion.
Philosophy & Religion.
Judaism.
Genre/Form Conference papers and proceedings
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9789004188037
9004188037