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Tables of Contents for An Introduction to Wisdom and Poetry of the Old Testament
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List of Abbreviations
xiii
 
List of Tables
xv
 
PART ONE: WISDOM
Introduction: A Preliminary Definition of Wisdom
1
10
The Beginning Point
A Canonical Approach
General Characteristics of Wisdom
A Working Definition of Wisdom
Wisdom as Training for Leaders
Wisdom as a Corrective to Torah
Wisdom as Training for Children
Summary: Multiple Perspectives
Overview of Wisdom
11
18
Wisdom Features in Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes
Wisdom Outside the Wisdom Canon
Wisdom Themes and Vocabulary
The Sociological Setting of Wisdom
Summary: Identification of Wisdom Materials
Ancient Near Eastern Wisdom Documents
29
14
Introduction: The International Character of Wisdom Documents
Egyptian Documents
Canaanite Documents
Greek Documents
The Special Character of Hebrew Wisdom
Summary: The Pervasiveness of Wisdom in Israelite Society
History of Interpretation Before the Reformation
43
34
Introduction: The Later Wisdom Tradition in Israel
Wisdom in the Deuterocanon and Pseudepigrapha
Early Jewish Interpretations
Wisdom in the New Testament
Wisdom in Patristic Literature
Wisdom in Medieval Literature
Summary: General Trends
History of Interpretation Since the Reformation
77
20
Introduction: The Reformation and Freedom of Interpretation
Interpretation During the Reformation Period
Interpretation after the Reformers
Historical-Critical Interpretation
Suggestions Regarding the Origins of Hebrew Wisdom
Road to Definition
Latest Trends in Interpretation
Summary: A Future of Specialization
Wisdom Books Outside the Wisdom Canon
97
20
Introduction: The Search for Wisdom Outside the Wisdom Canon
Wisdom in the Torah
Wisdom in the Former Prophets
Wisdom in the Latter Prophets
Wisdom in the Writings
Deuterocanonical Works
Summary: The Encompassing Nature of Wisdom
Wisdom in Proverbs
117
24
Introduction to Proverbs
Major Themes in Proverbs
Themes in Proverbs 1-9
Themes in Proverbs 10-31
Summary: Proverbs as a Wisdom Anthology
Wisdom in Job
141
16
Introduction to Job
The Structure and Meaning of Job
Summary: The Literary Structure of Job
Wisdom in Ecclesiastes
157
28
Introduction to Ecclesiastes
Qoheleth's Purpose and Philosophy
Qoheleth's Findings
Qoheleth's Special View of Wisdom
Summary: Qoheleth's Contribution to the Wisdom Canon
Conclusion: A Canonical Definition of Wisdom
PART TWO: POETRY
Introduction to Poetry
173
12
Distinctions Between Hebrew and Western Poetry
Distinguishing Hebrew Poetry from Prose
Use of Poetry in Ancient Israelite Society
Overview of Poetry
185
36
The Poetry of Psalms
The Poetry of Lamentations
The Poetry of the Song of Songs
Poetry in Nonpoetic Books
The Poetry of Deuterocanonical Wisdom
The Nature of Hebrew Poetry
Poetry in Israel's Life and Worship
Types of Hebrew Poetry
Israel's Employment of Poetry
Summary: Poetry at the Extremes of Life
Ancient Near Eastern Poetic Documents
221
12
Poetry in Egypt
Poetry in Canaan
Poetry in Mesopotamia
Summary: Israel's Loose Dependence on Other Poetry
History of Interpretation Before The Reformation
233
30
The Later Poetic Traditions in Israel
Early Jewish Interpretation
Poetry in Patristic Literature
Poetry in Medieval Literature
Summary: Scripture First, Poetry Second
Questions for Discussion
History of Interpretation Since the Reformation
263
36
Precursors to the Reformation
The Reformers
Post-Reformation Interpretation
Historical-Critical Interpretation
Latest Trends in Interpretation
Distinctives of Hebrew Poetry
Summary: The Shape of the Canonical Text
Poetry Outside the Poetic Canon
299
58
Poetry in the Torah
Poetry in the Former Prophets
Poetry in the Latter Prophets: Major Prophets
Poetry in the Latter Prophets: Minor Prophets
Poetry in the Wisdom Books
Poetry in Other Books of the Writings
Poetry in the Deuterocanon
Summary: Poetry Outside the Poetic Canon
Poetry in the Psalms
357
26
Introduction to Psalms
Form Criticism and the Psalms
Characteristics of Individual Psalms
The Canonical Context of the Psalms
Summary: The Role of the Psalms in the Community
Poetry in the Song of Songs
383
28
Introduction to the Song of Songs
The Structure of the Drama
The Song as Poetry and Wisdom
Metathemes
Summary: The Canonical Context of the Song of Songs
The Poetry of Lamentations
411
12
Introduction to Lamentations
The Structure of Lamentations
Summary: Differences and Similarities with the Psalms
Conclusion: A Canonical Portrait of Poetry
Glossary of Terms
423
8
Bibliography---Wisdom
431
2
Bibliography---Poetry
433
3
Bibliography---History of Interpretation
436
4
Bibliography---Ancient Near Eastern Literature
440
1
Name Index
441
2
Subject Index
443
12
Scripture Index
455